Electronics Design Engineer

atwad; Dammam; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

atwad is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to design, develop, and test smart devices with advanced sensors in Dammam. You will choose microcontrollers, evaluate performance, and ensure sensor compatibility for reliable data collection.

You will interface sensors via I2C, SPI, CAN, and UART; contribute to PCB layout using Altium, Eagle, or KiCad; and provide technical support across product lifecycle while ensuring EMC and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field; master's preferred.
• At least 4 years hands-on electronics design experience for smart devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test smart devices with sensor data collection.
• Select microcontrollers and evaluate performance and sensor compatibility.
• Evaluate sensor accuracy, power, and communication protocols.
• Interface sensors with microcontrollers via I2C, SPI, CAN, UART.
• PCB design and layout using Altium, Eagle, or KiCad.
• Provide technical support during development, manufacturing, and post-production.
• Stay updated with sensor tech trends to drive innovation.
• Ensure EMC, safety, and wireless protocol compliance.
• Prepare schematics, wiring diagrams, and code documentation.

Skills

Microcontroller selection

Sensor integration

PCB design

DFM/ DFA principles

Analog and digital circuit design

Wireless communication protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

Eagle

KiCad

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Function generator

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test smart devices incorporating various sensors for data collection and analysis.
• Proven expertise in microcontroller selection for embedded systems, including evaluation of performance specifications, peripherals, and compatibility with sensor integration.
• Extensive experience in sensor selection, evaluating factors such as accuracy, precision, power consumption, and communication protocols to meet project requirements.
• Proficiency in interfacing sensors with microcontrollers using standard communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, CAN and UART.
• Hands-on experience with PCB design and layout for sensor integration, utilizing software tools such as Altium Designer, Eagle, or KiCad.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance during product development, manufacturing, and post-production phases.
• Stay current with emerging sensor technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement in smart device design.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, including safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and wireless communication protocols.
• Prepare detailed documentation for electronic designs, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and programming code.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in electronics design, with a focus on developing smart devices.

Skills Expected:

• Familiarity with wireless communication protocols such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Lora and Zigbee, and their integration with sensor networks.
• Expertise in Power Electronics design and a strong understanding of analog and digital circuits.
• Familiar with oscilloscope, function generator and spectrum analyzer.
• Hands on experience on soldering SMD/SMT components (up to 0603 and QFN packages).
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles.
• Proficient in PCB fabrication processes, manufacturing constraints, and IPC standards for PCB design.