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Are you a hands-on Electrical Engineer looking for a role where you can lead innovative hardware development from concept to production? If so, read on! About APQS For over 40 years, APQS has been handcrafting the world's finest quilting machines. We're renowned for our exceptional product quality and intuitive solutions that set the standard for an unparalleled quilting experience. You'll be joining a tight-knit and collaborative product development team singularly focused on building products our customers will love forever. About the Opportunity We are seeking a motivated Lead Electrical Engineer to drive hardware design from product concept to mass production. This a rare opportunity to own end-to-end system solutions and shape their technical direction. Key Responsibilities Own electrical subsystem design from concept to production Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and success criteria Convert requirements into schematics—lead PCB layout for DFMA and prototype builds Plan and run functional verification; track and resolve issues Coordinate electromechanical integration with mechanical engineers Own harness design for EMI, serviceability, and reliability Manage PCB supply chain, alternatives, cost/lead time, and EOL risk Sustain released hardware until end-of-life Lead root-cause analysis to eliminate field issues with our service team About You Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Prior experience with design and production of mixed analog and digital circuits Strong electrical design fundamentals in motion control systems (electric motors and actuators), sensors, and user-interfacing hardware (lighting and displays) Proficiency in PCB design software (Altium, Autodesk Fusion, ExpressPCB, etc.) Proven track record shipping mixed-signal PCBs to production Ability to operate as the sole electrical engineer with full lifecycle accountability Hands-on experience with motion control or other power-dense electromechanical systems Understanding of trade-offs across performance, cost, schedule, and risk Strong test bench skills and methodical failure analysis Crisp technical writing and communication Strong sense of ownership and pride in your work Comfort with small, fast teams—you're excited to tackle the hard problems Experience with common digital protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, MIPI) is preferred Proficiency in automated test scripting (Python, C++, etc.) is preferred Basic understanding of mechanical design fundamentals is preferred

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person