Associate Electrical Engineer

Fabric8Labs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Fabric8Labs, based in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to contribute to the ECAM printhead hardware. You will assist in schematic capture, PCB routing, and firmware development under guidance, with opportunities to take increasing ownership.

The role emphasizes mixed-signal design, board bring-up, and collaboration with firmware, mechanical, and process engineering to integrate electronics into our printheads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience—internships, co-ops, or projects—designing and debugging electronic hardware.
• Foundational understanding of mixed-signal design: analog and digital circuits, op-amps, sensing, and basic power.
• Hands‑on PCB layout experience in Altium Designer or similar tools (KiCad, Cadence, Mentor).
• Familiarity with embedded firmware development in C/C++ for microcontrollers (RP2040 or ARM Cortex-M).
• Comfort with basic lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, eager to learn in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Support schematic capture and multilayer PCB layout for mixed-signal boards in Altium or similar tool.
• Contribute to mixed-signal circuit design and interfaces to microcontrollers and DACs/ADCs.
• Develop and flash embedded firmware for microcontrollers (RP2040).
• Build, bring-up, and debug prototype hardware in the lab with basic characterization.
• Prepare BOMs and fabrication/assembly packages, coordinating with manufacturing and suppliers.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in EE/CE

0–3 years experience

Mixed-signal design

PCB layout (Altium/KiCad/Cadence/Ment0

Embedded firmware in C/C++

Lab instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Cadence

Mentor

Job description

Associate Electrical Engineer

San Diego, CA 92121

Job details

Pay

• $60,000 - $100,000 a year

Job type

• Full-time

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Full job description

Fabric8Labs, headquartered in sunny San Diego, CA, is revolutionizing advanced manufacturing with next-generation 3D printing technology. We're looking for a Junior Electrical Engineer to join our Electronical Hardware team as we scale our patented Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM) process for global production.

ECAM uses precise, room-temperature metal deposition to unlock geometries and applications that conventional metal AM can't reach. Since announcing our agreement to be acquired by TDK Corporation, we're rapidly expanding our team to advance this disruptive technology across a wide range of electronics components—including data center infrastructure, wireless communications, and power electronics.

As a Junior Electrical Engineer, you'll support the design of mixed-signal circuits and printed circuit boards for our ECAM printheads — contributing to schematic capture, PCB layout, board bring-up, and embedded firmware under the guidance of senior engineers, with growing ownership as you develop.

If you're excited to help shape the future of manufacturing alongside a growing team, come join us. We thrive on collaborative problem-solving and are eager to bring in diverse minds and perspectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support schematic capture and multilayer PCB layout in Altium Designer (or a similar tool) for mixed-signal boards, following design rules for signal integrity, power distribution, and grounding.
• Contribute to the design of mixed-signal circuits - analog front ends, sensing and driver stages, and their interfaces to microcontrollers, ADCs, and DACs.
• Develop and flash embedded firmware for microcontrollers such as the RP2040 to exercise, validate, and automate testing of new hardware.
• Build up, bring up, and debug prototype hardware in the lab; run basic characterization and document results against requirements.
• Perform component selection, generate BOMs, and prepare fabrication and assembly packages, partnering with manufacturing and suppliers.
• Support design reviews and documentation, and collaborate across firmware, mechanical, and process engineering to integrate electronics into the printhead.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 0–3 years of experience — including internships, co-ops, or academic and personal projects — designing and debugging electronic hardware.
• Foundational understanding of mixed-signal design: analog and digital circuits, op-amps, sensing, and basic power, and how they interact on a board.
• Hands‑on experience with PCB layout in Altium Designer or a comparable tool (e.g., KiCad, Cadence, Mentor).
• Familiarity with embedded firmware development in C/C++ for microcontrollers such as the RP2040 or similar Arm Cortex-M parts.
• Comfort with basic lab instrumentation — oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power supplies — for board bring-up and debugging.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, eagerness to learn, and the ability to move quickly in a high-growth, ambiguous environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Firmware experience with the RP2040 (or similar microcontrollers), including peripherals such as SPI, I²C, UART, ADC, and PWM.
• Exposure to low‑noise or precision analog design, signal‑chain design, or grounding and EMC practices.
• Experience taking a board from schematic through fabrication, assembly, and bring‑up — coursework, capstone, or personal projects count.
• Familiarity with version control (Git), scripting (e.g., Python), or lab‑automation tools.
• Interest in electrochemistry, precision instrumentation, or precision manufacturing equipment.

Why Work at Fabric8Labs?

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, health, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with employer match; and an unmetered vacation policy.
• We have a collaborative work environment where we work in tight knit teams focused on transforming manufacturing technology.
• Regular catered company events and celebrations, and a fully stocked breakroom!

Other information

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to type, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Routinely required to move around the facility.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• May require travel (domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs, up to 10%
• Specific vision abilities that may be required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Fabric8Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Fabric8Labs prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• engineering: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92121: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person