Manager, Hardware Engineering

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world famous brand with offices across the globe. Within Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s ("FMIC") Electronics Research and Development team, we design products that employ audio electronic technology ranging from vacuum tubes to advanced microprocessors. Our Electronics Team is responsible for the design of industry leading guitar amplifiers, bass amplifiers, audio interfaces, studio monitors, mixers, and other MI equipment.

An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument, it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for a Hardware Engineering Manager based in Scottsdale, AZ. In this position the individual will lead and mentor a team of Mixed -Signal engineers. Our ideal candidate will typically have 7-15 years of experience, but this can vary, depending on ability and relevant experience.

This will be a hybrid role based in Scottsdale, AZ.  

Essential Functions:

• Devise solutions to technical problems that arise in products in development and production, including safety and EMC compliance. Create engineering change notices, as necessary. 
• Work with project managers to define project schedules for hardware tasks. Keep project tasks on schedule and help find solutions to mitigate unexpected delays. 
• Work with product development team to integrate digital elements with other parts of the product design. 
• Oversee and manage a team of Mixed-Signal Engineers
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At a minimum, a BSEE/BSET or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in related electronics design required.
• Must have experience overseeing and leading a team of engineers.
• Experience in advanced design, analysis, and debugging skills sufficient to design electronic circuits for audio products.
• Proficiency with analog audio design, including discrete and op-amp circuits.
• Must be familiar with the best design practices for low noise and high-quality audio. 
• Familiar with PCB Layout practices for high-speed digital circuits. 
• Experience with design and layout for serial bus protocols (i.e., I2S, USB, I2C, SPI). 
• Experience with Bluetooth / Wi-Fi radios and circuitry is a plus. 
• Experience working with ARM processor platforms. 
• Experience with memory interface circuits such as DDR. 
• Familiar with EMC design practices. Experience in solving EMC and safety compliance problems. 
• Good technical and non-technical communications skills. 
• Project planning skills and management skills.

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Presonus®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, Bigsby®, and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.