Job Description:

At the Hawthorne Gardening Company, we're on a relentless pursuit to push the limits of growing performance.


We are looking for a Sr/ Engineer, Electrical who will join our Hawthorne team in Vancouver, WA.


The chosen candidate will be a key leader of Hawthorne's Lighting and Controllers innovation pipeline in support of our North America and International business units. The lighting and environmental controller categories of Hawthorne include commercial and retail lighting and environmental controllers as well as LED fixtures for a variety of growing facilities. The business supported by the role provides products for hydroponic indoor gardening as well as greenhouse horticulture markets in North America and globally. The chosen candidate will both work with vendors and third-party contractors as well as provide individual contributions to execute product development. The ideal candidate will be self-driven with an eagerness to learn in a fast-evolving industry.



What you'll do in this role:

-Develop a multi-year innovation and product improvement pipeline for the Lighting and Controller category in collaboration with the category manager and other engineering team members with focus on IoT, Data Integration and Modelling, Robot and Automation, wireless technology and EMC/EMI circuit design applied for smart devices applied for horticulture lighting
-Take a leadership role in high frequency and high density power electronics device product development including circuit design, simulation and validation
-Manage internal R&D and performance test lab, maintain test equipment with defined annual calibration procedure and coordinate with cross-functional teams on collecting, executing and reporting per their test requests.
-Support internal quality and manufacturing teams and provide lab service and technical support on internal manufacturing items including lighting, controllers and other hardwares
-Partner with internal regulatory team and attend ANSI, ASABE, UL, DLC and NIST committee meetings to obtain latest lighting and controller regulatory and standard development info
-Partner closely with other Category Managers to ensure they are armed with ample technical knowledge on the categories they support from RF devices, compliance and lab performance testing etc.
-Travel up to 20% of the time



What you'll need to be successful:
-Must have a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, PhD with RF device focus is preferred.
-Minimum 10 years' experience in RF device development and high density power electronics
-Preferred experience on high energy density power electronics device design and high frequency RF device design
-Preferred experience on managing electrical and electronics lab
-Preferred experience on UL, CSA, EC, and ETL certification processes


-Working experience with Mandarin speaking environment
-Advanced knowledge on power electronics hardware design
-Advanced Knowledge on high frequency FPGA and RF design
-Knowledge on semiconductor device and solid state lighting
-Ability to interact with and contribute to cross-functional teams
-Ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
-Drive to deliver products on time with attention to quality
-Ability to speak Mandarin preferred


The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $129,900.00 - $152,800.00. Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.


Here at Hawthorne/ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel...

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and visioncoverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%)as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more
  
  


• We know ourtalent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization's success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It's much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.
  
  


• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
  
  


• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women's Network, Scotts Black Employees' Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.
  
  


• Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthen
  
  

Not interested in this role? Stay up to date on future opportunities by joining our ScottsMiracle-Gro and Hawthorne Gardening talent communities.


Hawthorne™ manufactures a wide range of hydroponics cultivation products from category-defining brands like; General Hydroponics®, Gavita®, Botanicare®, Cyco®, Mother Earth®, Can-Filters®, Titan™, Hydrologic™ and more. Our best-in-class nutrients, lighting, growing media and hardware have been trusted by professional growers and amateurs for decades.


The brands and products within our portfolio include: Sunlight Supply, General Hydroponics, General Organics, Vermicrop, Botanicare, AeroGarden, CanFilters and Gavita Lighting.


Hawthorne Gardening Company is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.


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Notification to Agencies:


Please note that the Hawthorne Gardening Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Hawthorne Gardening Company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations. Apply Now