Electrical Design Engineer: PCB, DFM & Prototyping

gpac; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

GPAC is seeking an innovative Electrical Design Engineer to bridge concept and production. You will design electrical systems, develop PCB schematics, and ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability and testing. You will collaborate across functions to bring products from prototype to full-scale manufacturing.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical design, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, and strong CAD/DFM capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical design, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proficiency with CAD software: AutoCAD Electrical, Altium Designer, OrCAD or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Strong understanding of DFM, PCB fabrication and electronic testing methodologies.
• Ability to use simulation tools, perform FMEA, and conduct failure analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and multi-project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics, control systems, wiring harnesses, and PCB layouts.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, and high yields.
• Prototype, test, and troubleshoot electrical prototypes and fixtures.
• Create and maintain BOMs, drawings, and technical docs.
• Collaborate with mechanical/manufacturing engineers to integrate components.
• Support legacy and new product lines through obsolescence assessment and QA improvements.
• Ensure designs meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

PCB schematics

DFM principles

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Altium Designer

OrCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

GPAC is seeking an innovative Electrical Design Engineer to bridge concept and production. You will design electrical systems, develop PCB schematics, and ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability and testing. You will collaborate across functions to bring products from prototype to full-scale manufacturing.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical design, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, and strong CAD/DFM capabilities.