Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it is a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for an Electrical Hardware Engineer II, Mixed Signal based in Phoenix, AZ. This position will be responsible for the design of audio equipment from initial circuit and mechanical concepts through release to manufacturing. Works with others inside and outside R&D to resolve any issues, technical or non-technical, that arise. Provides technical support to manufacturing and work with some supervision. Provides leadership and guidance to other engineers and helps to review the quality of their work. Plays an active role as a staff member, helping to develop and implement department procedures and design standards. Develop innovative ideas for low-cost design principles and practices.

Essential Functions: • With supervision, design, analyze, construct, and evaluate electronic audio products, ensure that all design standards and product requirements are maintained. • Communicate design suggestions and trade-offs with product and manufacturing teams, incorporating input to ensure high-quality product design. • With supervision, devise solutions to technical problems that arise in products in production. Create engineering change notices, as necessary. • Use CAD tools such as PCB layout software, schematic capture software, circuit simulation software to expedite and improve product designs. • With supervision, plan and schedule the activities necessary to complete complex long-term projects. • Help create and implement R&D procedures and design processes. • Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications: • At a minimum, a BSEE/BSET or equivalent is required. • 4+ years of experience in related electronic design required. • Musical background is a plus. • Experience with complex MCU/MPU systems. • Experience in high-speed digital circuit design (ethernet, USB, etc.). • Experience with digital audio protocols and proficiency with standard electronics test equipment. • Ability to construct electronic circuits using basic tools and excellent technical and non-technical communication 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®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, 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.

Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position. “Pay scale” means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive. The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work. Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role – especially as a new hire – and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 per year.

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