Electrical Design Engineer

SkyWater Search Partners; Gays Mills (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering team seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to design high-performance electronics for modern building automation systems. The role involves designing circuits, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and relevant design experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in electronic product design.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment for debugging.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (UL, CE, FCC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits for environmental sensors.
• Oversee PCB layout and support prototyping and validation testing.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

Job description

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. — Confucius

We’re looking for a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This role focuses on the design and development of reliable, high-performance electronics that serve the needs of modern building automation systems. You’ll have the opportunity to influence product direction and work closely with a cross-functional team of engineers and manufacturing professionals.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits for environmental sensors and control devices
• Create schematics, oversee PCB layout, and support prototyping and validation testing
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle
• Troubleshoot and improve existing designs for performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain documentation including design files, specifications, and test plans

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in electronic product design
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD)
• Strong foundation in analog and digital circuit design
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment for debugging and validation
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Preferred Experience:
• Background in HVAC, building automation, or sensor-based product development
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (UL, CE, FCC)
• Experience with embedded microcontrollers or C programming is a plus

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