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Senior Electrical Engineer

Direct Recruiters, Inc.
Full-time
On-site
$100,000 - $130,000 USD yearly
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 field
• 3+ years of experience in PCBA design and development
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools
• Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design
• Experience with lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters) for hardware debugging
• Familiarity with EMC best practices and regulatory testing is a plus

Preferred Skills:
• Experience designing for high-speed digital, RF, or power electronics
• Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontroller interfaces
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and reliability testing