Sr Electronics Engineer

The Opportunity:

As the Senior Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering innovative electronic toy products from early concept through mass production. This role partners closely with Industrial Design, Project Management, Firmware/Software, Packaging, and global manufacturing vendors to bring engaging, safe, and high-quality electronic toys to market across Mattel’s iconic brands.

This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role requiring strong technical depth in electronic design, embedded systems, and product development, along with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot analog and digital electronic circuits for consumer electronic toy products
• Own electronic development from concept ideation through development, validation, and production release
• Define system architecture across hardware, firmware, and software components
• Develop and debug embedded systems software using both low-level (assembly) and higher-level programming languages
• Build functional prototypes based on input from designers and non-technical partners
• Support development debug, software testing, and product transfers to manufacturing
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Project Management, Packaging, and other engineering teams
• Lead multiple development projects simultaneously while meeting cost, quality, and schedule targets
• Provide vendor and subcontractor evaluation, technical oversight, and co-development support
• Support production startup, corrective action implementation, and ongoing product or process improvements
• Contribute technical input to brainstorming and concept development sessions
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• This role will require extensive in-country travel

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 3–6 years of hands-on experience in electronic design, prototyping, and troubleshooting
• Strong experience with analog and digital circuit design
• Solid understanding of embedded systems and microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, Arduino, Raspberry Pi or similar)
• Proficiency in embedded software development using assembly and higher-level programming languages
• Experience taking products from concept through development and into production within the consumer electronics industry
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while being a strong team player
• Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to Haves: 

• Experience in the toy industry or highly regulated consumer products
• Familiarity with smaller embedded systems (e.g., Nyquest, Generalplus, Nuvoton, Sonix)
• Experience with electromechanical, mechatronic, or animatronic systems
• Exposure to audio engineering, RF engineering, communications, or signal processing
• Experience with TFT/OLED displays, MEMS sensors, microphones, and wireless ICs (Bluetooth, WiFi, 2.4G)
• Familiarity with plastics and mechanical integration
• Experience working with Asia-based vendors, including India-based manufacturers and PCBA providers

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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About the Company

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.