Hardware PCBA Design Professional Position Overview We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer with proven experience in embedded hardware and Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) design. The ideal candidate will lead hardware design projects, develop innovative electrical solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to bring products from concept to production. The role involves working on a variety of product development projects across industrial, medical, commercial, and military applications, including custom hardware, embedded systems, wireless communication technologies, control systems, and user interfaces. The successful candidate should be comfortable working independently and collaboratively, managing multiple projects, balancing priorities, and making technical decisions in a fast-paced engineering environment. Key Responsibilities Lead electrical PCBA design projects from concept development through production. Develop hardware architectures and create system block diagrams. Perform circuit design, schematic capture, and critical component selection and sourcing. Oversee PCB layout, including design reviews and layout optimization. Conduct PCB board bring-up, hardware debugging, and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes and other test equipment. Design embedded hardware solutions for wired and wireless communication systems. Collaborate with firmware, software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams. Evaluate components, technologies, and design approaches to meet product requirements. Apply design-for-manufacturing (DFM), design-for-test (DFT), and design-for-reliability principles. Support prototyping, testing, validation, compliance activities, and transition to production. Develop test procedures and troubleshoot complex hardware and firmware control systems. Communicate technical concepts, project progress, and design decisions effectively to customers and internal stakeholders. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement in engineering processes and design practices. Manage multiple projects, schedules, and technical priorities while meeting established deadlines. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Proven professional experience in electrical hardware and PCBA design. Strong knowledge of circuit design, schematic development, component selection, and PCB design principles. Hands-on experience with PCB bring-up, hardware validation, and troubleshooting. Proficiency in using oscilloscopes and other electronic test and measurement equipment. Experience working with embedded hardware systems and hardware-software integration. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with customers. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple engineering projects. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Demonstrated mentoring, teamwork, and continuous improvement capabilities. Preferred Technical Experience Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: PCB Design and Hardware Development High-speed PCB design and BGA layout. Analog circuit design, operational amplifiers, filters, and sensor interfaces. High-power circuit design and power supply development up to 10 kW. Power circuit simulation and optimization. Grounding, isolation, signal integrity, and power integrity techniques. Design for manufacturing, design for test, and component sourcing. Embedded Systems and Connectivity IoT hardware design using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), LoRa, LoRaWAN, HaLow, mesh networking, LTE, GNSS, and RFID technologies. Wired communication protocols, including UART, RS-485, USB, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, CAN bus, MIPI, and related industrial communication interfaces. Embedded hardware and firmware integration, system debugging, and validation. Power Electronics and Motor Control Power conversion, battery management systems, and UPS architectures. Motor control PCB design for
BLDC, AC
induction, PMSM, and related motor technologies. Motion control, PID control systems, and electromechanical robotics. Battery management and power monitoring systems, including low-power and high-current applications. Testing, Compliance, and Manufacturing ESD, EMI/EMC, and RFI mitigation and compliance. Product pre-compliance testing and regulatory requirements. Familiarity with applicable IEC, UL, CSA, ETL, MIL-STD, SAE, and medical device regulatory standards. Quality management systems, including ISO standards. Flex and rigid-flex PCB technologies, advanced materials, and manufacturing processes. Test procedure development, hardware validation, and production support. Work Environment Collaborative, engineering-focused environment involving multidisciplinary product development teams. Opportunity to work on innovative products across industrial, medical, commercial, and military markets. Hands-on involvement throughout the product development lifecycle, from initial concept and prototyping to testing and production. Opportunities to take technical ownership of projects, mentor other engineers, and work with emerging technologies. On-site position with work-life flexibility. Relocation assistance may be available. Additional Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be able to work on-site. Must be willing to manage multiple projects and collaborate directly with customers and engineering teams.