About the role We are hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design of the electronics inside our machine vision systems: camera and sensor boards, laser and LED illumination drivers, motion and trigger interfaces, and the power and I/O that connect our inspection heads to production lines. You will own designs from concept through schematics, layout, release to purchasing, and production working closely with optics, firmware, software, purchasing, and manufacturing teams. Our systems run 24/7 on factory floors, so reliability, signal integrity and EMC matter as much as performance.

Location:

Ann Arbor, MI

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Type:

Full-time Key responsibilities You will own each design end to end, from first concept through release to purchasing: Concept and requirements: translate product and customer needs into electrical requirements, block diagrams and architecture trade studies Circuit design: design mixed-signal circuits for 2D/3D vision sensors, including image sensor interfaces, high-speed digital (MIPI CSI-2, LVDS, GigE/10Gig

E, USB3, PCIE

), FPGA/SoC carrier boards, laser and LED strobe drivers, low-noise power, SBC interfaces and trigger and encoder inputs Component selection: choose parts for performance, cost, lifecycle and supply availability; identify second sources Schematic capture: create complete, review-ready schematics with clear documentation PCB layout: lay out multilayer, controlled-impedance boards yourself, including stackup definition, placement, routing and constraints for high-speed, analog and power sections Analysis and simulation: perform signal integrity, power integrity, thermal and worst-case analyses (SPICE, IBIS, SI/PI tools) Prototype build and bring-up: release prototype builds, then debug and validate with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum and network analyzers Verification and compliance: write and run design verification tests; lead EMC and safety compliance (CE, FCC, UL/IEC 61010, IEC 60825-1 laser safety) Design release: generate fabrication and assembly packages (Gerbers/ODB++, drill files, assembly drawings, pick-and-place), release controlled BOMs with approved manufacturer part numbers, and manage revisions through ECOs Hand-off to purchasing and production: work with purchasing on sourcing, lead times and alternates; support contract manufacturers with DFM/DFT feedback, test fixtures, failure analysis and obsolescence Across every stage you will also: Partner with firmware engineers on

FPGA/MCU

interfaces, timing and camera control Support customers and field engineers integrating with PLCs, robots and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, digital I/O) Lead design reviews and mentor junior engineers Required qualifications BS in Electrical Engineering or related field 7+ years designing electronic hardware, with at least one product taken from concept through BOM release, purchasing hand-off and volume production Strong mixed-signal design skills: high-speed digital, precision analog and switch-mode power Hands-on schematic capture and PCB layout (you do your own layout) with Altium Designer, including multilayer, controlled-impedance boards Experience with FPGA or SoC-based hardware (e.g., AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera, NVIDIA Jetson) Proficient with lab equipment and systematic hardware debugging Working knowledge of EMC design practices and regulatory compliance testing Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting design trade-offs Preferred qualifications MS in Electrical Engineering Familiarity with Comm Express platforms and Computer Architecture Experience in machine vision, 3D sensing (laser triangulation, structured light, time-of-flight) or industrial cameras Familiarity with CMOS image sensor characteristics: noise, dynamic range, global vs. rolling shutter Laser driver and eye-safety design experience (IEC 60825-1 Class 2/3R) Industrial electronics for harsh environments: 24 V I/O, isolation, surge/ESD protection, IP-rated enclosures Exposure to automotive, battery or electronics manufacturing customers Scripting for test automation (Python, MATLAB) and basic firmware skills (C/C++) What we offer Ownership of core hardware in products that inspect parts on real production lines A small, hands-on team where your designs ship and you see the results Competitive salary, bonus and equity Medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Electronic Hardware Design:

7 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person