Electrical Designer

Overview We are seeking a full-time Electrical Designer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and testing consumer electronic products including analog, digital and/or RF circuits, equipment, and/or systems in a team-oriented environment. Essential Functions Develop and test analog, digital or RF circuits including simulations, schematics, PCB layout and evaluation Coordinate with Project Engineers to ensure electrical designs meet objectives and design phases are completed on schedule Perform basic schematic design and PCB layout in collaboration with Design Engineers Complete troubleshooting and debugging of electronic circuits and/or systems Design test boards and circuit modifications to test design improvements in collaboration with Design Engineers Test circuits designed by other engineers and document the test results Communicate status of work clearly, providing visibility to supervisor, mentor, or Design Engineers Plan and prioritize technical work requested by others Estimate level of effort, evaluate new options of similar technology, and offer suggestions to improve processes Recommend appropriate components to meet electrical engineering design needs based on testing and evaluation of prototypes Learn how to use/apply engineering tools relevant for performing essential functions of this job description Thoroughly document work in an organized manner Identify and resolve defects of basic scope using proper engineering tools and techniques Integrate, use, and provide feedback on products in development when possible Work collaboratively and professionally in a team environment with Garmin associates to achieve goals Accept and act on constructive criticism Basic Qualifications Associate's Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology AND a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Must demonstrate the capability to apply design standards and procedures to develop basic analog, digital and/or RF designs including simulations, schematics, PCB layouts and evaluation Must demonstrate the ability to learn how to use and apply engineering tools specific to electrical engineering (e.g. multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, schematic design and PCB layout programs, etc.) Must demonstrate the capability to perform basic troubleshooting & debugging Desired Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar discipline Previous work or internship experience with circuit design for consumer or aviation products Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits