Production Engineer - Electrical

Location:
Austin, TX, TX, US, 78733
Type of Employment: Full-time
Career Level: Professional
Job Family: Engineering
Date posted: Feb 21, 2026
Job Summary
The Production Engineer (Electrical)is responsible for overseeing the manufacturing, testing, and quality assurance of embedded hardware and software products. This role ensures that production processes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet quality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.The product line includes traffic controllers, connected vehicle roadside and on-board units, and other ITS devices.
Together with the established engineering team, you will supervise the remote production process to make sure that ITS devices are produced efficiently and meet consistent quality. Regular visits to the production site are required.
At Yunex, we make life better for people, and at Yunex Traffic we positively impact the quality of life of millions of American drivers daily by making traffic flow safely and efficiently.
Primary Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production processes
Create and maintain work instructions
Review product drawings and schematics
Review software deployment procedures
Implement methods to inspect and test the products
Design tooling and scripts for software configuration of the product
Collect and summarize production and quality data
Perform failure analysis
Monitor trends and identify problem areas early in the production process
Lead continuous improvement, problem solving and process improvement activities
Perform first article inspection and testing
Work with engineering to identify and solve product quality problems
Work with engineering to ensure products can be produced easily and in a cost-efficient manner
Manage Key Performance Indicators related to product quality and production
Stay current with industry product specification
Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience :
Proved experince in following: Linux, embedded systems and PCBAs, are mandatory.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.
Experience:
3–6 years in production engineering or embedded systems manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing
Knowledge of lean principles:experince wuth 5S methodology is highly desirable
Ability to lead continous improvement initaives, probem solving activities and process optimization
Participation in Kaizenevnatsin collaboration with Quality teams
Hardware and Engineering Background
Hands on experience with hardware system
Electrical, Hardware or Industrial Hardware experience is acceptable
Ability to interpret and work with product drawings, schematics and technical documentation
Software Proficency
Strong Linux expertise, including designing, tooling and developing scripts for product software configuration
Experience with Python and Teraterm
Process Development and Documentation
Skilled in enhancing existing proceseses and implementing future improvements
Ability to create and maintain deatiled work instructions and standard operating procedures
Technical Analysis and Quality Management
Knowledge and process of ECO
Profiient in performing failure analysis and root cause investigations
Capability to monitor production trends and identify potential issues early in process
Collaboration and Professional Attributes
Work closely with engineering teams to resolve product quality concerns
Manage and Key Performance Indicators ( KPIs)
Maintain up-to-date knowlege of relevant industry standards and product specifications
KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilitiies:

Knowledge: Engineering foundations (math, computing, engineering fundamentals), quality & process models, standards/compliance (e.g., MUTCD for traffic)
Skills: Requirements specification/validation; design synthesis/evaluation; CM tools; test planning; data analysis
Abilities: Problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, clear technical communication across stakeholders
Core Competencies

Systems thinking & requirements analysis (translate customer/operational needs into verifiable requirements, traceability)
Design & architecture (concept development, trade studies, risk/quality integration)
Safety & reliability engineering (FMEA, hazard analysis, field safety protocols)
Configuration management & lifecycle management (baseline control, change control, documentation)
Stakeholder & supplier management (technical reviews, acceptance criteria, contracts support)
Why Join Us?
You’ll play a pivotal role in winning high-impact traffic projects, shaping proposals that showcase innovative and scalable solutions. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you'll work with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality, compliant, and persuasive documents that directly contribute to business growth.

Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage through BCBSTX
Company-paid disability and life insurance
Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Company paid holidays
Work with cutting-edge ITS technology and be part of a global leader in traffic management solutions.
Impactful Work: Help make roads safer, communities more livable, and mobility more sustainable.
How do I apply?
We can only accept online applications. Click the “Apply Now” button below to submit your application.
About Us:
We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world.
We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone.
Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users.
Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world.
Our Commitment:
At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Yunex Traffic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Nearest Major Market: Austin