Job Description
Job Title : Electrical Engineer
Location : Greater Durham, NC
Travel : None
Type : Full-Time On-site / Hybrid / Remote (customize as needed)
Job Summary :
We are seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Engineer with hands-on experience in Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) design. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex PCBAs for a variety of applications, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design multilayer PCBAs using ECAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, KiCad)
- Develop electrical schematics and perform component selection based on technical and cost requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, firmware, manufacturing) to ensure design integration and manufacturability
- Perform circuit simulation and analysis to verify functionality and signal integrity
- Conduct hardware bring-up, debug, and validation testing on PCBA prototypes
- Create and maintain design documentation, BOMs, and test procedures
- Interface with contract manufacturers and suppliers to support DFM / DFT and production release
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IPC, UL, CE, RoHS)
Qualifications :
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field3+ years of experience in PCBA design and developmentProficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout toolsStrong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit designExperience with lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters) for hardware debuggingFamiliarity with EMC best practices and regulatory testing is a plusPreferred Skills :
Experience designing for high-speed digital, RF, or power electronicsFamiliarity with embedded systems and microcontroller interfacesKnowledge of manufacturing processes and reliability testing