Designs and builds custom electronics, integrates third-party components, and develops machine control systems for automated micromanufacturing. Requires 7-10 years experience in electrical engineering with strong skills in schematic design, debugging, and mixed-signal circuits.
170k – 230k/yr
On-site7+ YOEHardware Engineering
About the role
What You'll Do
Participate in system architecture definition and drive electrical architecture
Design and build custom electronics for our automated manufacturing systems
Integrate third-party electronics
Support the building of engineering fixtures
Create and maintain component and module libraries for reuse
Generate manufacturing data and interact with vendors
Work closely with embedded systems, software, and mechanical engineering teams
What You'll Need
7-10 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer
Maker mentality, being hands-on to quickly build, integrate, and test proof of concepts
Schematic entry, layout, and library management (Altium Designer preferred)
Excellent bring-up and debugging skills
Ability to write bring-up code for processors in C/C++ and test scripts in Python
Strong background in mixed-signal circuit design
Power electronics design and bring-up experience
Familiarity with a range of sensors and actuators
SPICE simulation knowledge
SMD soldering skills, familiarity with test and measurement equipment
Good working knowledge of signal integrity, EMI, and ESD handling
Cable harness design
Good documentation habits
A first-principles mindset—questioning assumptions, reframing problems from the ground up, and approaching challenges with foundational understanding rather than relying solely on precedent.
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field
Bonus Points For
Motor control experience
Flex PCB design
Industrial power distribution experience
High reliability design
FPGA skills
Having worked with contract manufacturers
Expertise in FMEA
Compensation
Salary Range $170,000—$230,000 USD (also includes equity and benefits)
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