At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Electrical/Firmware Engineer to lead the electrical/firmware design and integration of new products with a strong emphasis on firmware-enabled control architectures. This role is central to our New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, ensuring that our next-generation products are reliable, manufacturable, and performance-optimized.
You will work cross-functionally with mechanical and manufacturing teams to bring new products from concept to production. This role also includes mentoring junior engineers and shaping the future of our electrical engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and development of new products through all development phases: concept, design, prototyping, validation, production ramp and sustaining.
• Architect and implement electrical systems that integrate sensors, power systems, and embedded control systems.
• Create prototypes to facilitate early testing and demonstration of new product concepts
• Recommend electronic component selection including but not limited to: microcontrollers, radios, sensors, batteries, battery chargers, displays, switching regulators, MOSFETs, etc.
• Define UX specifications and capabilities such that they can be successfully implemented by hardware and firmware design.
• Conduct design reviews, DFMEAs, and risk assessments to ensure product reliability and compliance.
• Interface with contract manufacturers and suppliers to support design for manufacture and design for testing and resolve production issues.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation including schematics, BOMs, test plans, and validation reports.
• Work to reduce product eBOM cost by implementing cost-effective solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to electrical engineering team members.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in power electronics, embedded systems, and product development best practices.
• Contribute to inventions and YETI intellectual property portfolio

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Greater than 8 years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 3 years in a principal or lead role.
• Proven experience in NPI environments, taking products from concept to mass production at scale like YETI’s most popular products on the market today
• Strong background in analog/digital circuit design, power systems, embedded systems and Battery powered products
• Experience with firmware development and close collaboration with firmware teams.
• Proficiency with ECAD tools (Altium Designer, OrCAD) and simulation tools.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (FCC, CE, UL) and product safety standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel for on-site support at factories in Asia

Preferred:

• Experience with thermoelectric systems or thermal management technologies.
• Experience working with overseas manufacturing partners.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and Agile development processes.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.).

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• Lead the electrical design and development of new products through all development phases: concept, design, prototyping, validation, production ramp and sustaining.
• Architect and implement electrical systems that integrate sensors, power systems, and embedded control systems.
• Create prototypes to facilitate early testing and demonstration of new product concepts
• Recommend electronic component selection including but not limited to: microcontrollers, radios, sensors, batteries, battery chargers, displays, switching regulators, MOSFETs, etc.
• Define UX specifications and capabilities such that they can be successfully implemented by hardware and firmware design.
• Conduct design reviews, DFMEAs, and risk assessments to ensure product reliability and compliance.
• Interface with contract manufacturers and suppliers to support design for manufacture and design for testing and resolve production issues.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation including schematics, BOMs, test plans, and validation reports.
• Work to reduce product eBOM cost by implementing cost-effective solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to electrical engineering team members.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in power electronics, embedded systems, and product development best practices.
• Contribute to inventions and YETI intellectual property portfoli