Electrical / Electronic Design Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Utah; On-site; USD 82,656 - 85,411; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical / Electronic Design Engineer in Salt Lake County, UT. The role involves providing hands-on electrical engineering expertise to support device R&D initiatives. Responsibilities include designing and troubleshooting electronic circuits, collaborating with manufacturing teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and strong experience in circuit design. This contract position offers competitive pay and benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electronic circuit design, analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with schematic capture, circuit simulation, and PCB layout tools.
• Familiarity with design controls and working within regulated product development environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and electronic engineering technical expertise across device research and development.
• Develop device design concepts using engineering principles.
• Perform schematic capture, circuit simulation, and PCB layout.

Skills

Electronic circuit design

Circuit simulation

PCB layout

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EDA tools

Job description

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Base Pay Range

$60.00/hr - $62.00/hr

Job Title

Electrical / Electronic Design Engineer

Position Overview

The Electrical / Electronic Design Engineer will provide hands‑on electrical and electronic engineering expertise to support delivery device research and development initiatives. This role is responsible for designing, evaluating, and troubleshooting electronic circuits and systems, ensuring all device design concepts are grounded in sound engineering principles and compliant with design control requirements. The engineer will collaborate closely with software, manufacturing, quality, and external development partners to deliver robust, manufacturable, and compliant device designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and electronic engineering technical expertise across device research and development programs.
• Develop device design concepts using sound engineering principles and the latest engineering tools and technologies.
• Perform schematic capture, circuit simulation, and PCB layout using industry‑standard EDA tools.
• Design, evaluate, and troubleshoot electronic circuits, components, and subsystems.
• Develop detailed design, interface, and functional specifications to support software engineering and cross‑functional teams.
• Support EMC/EMI testing activities, including test planning, execution support, issue resolution, and design mitigation.
• Partner with manufacturing, contract developers, and quality teams to ensure robust designs, effective testing, and complete design control deliverables.
• Support design verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards.
• Prepare and present design‑related updates, risk assessments, and technical recommendations to senior management.
• Author and maintain technical documentation including design reports, development plans, work instructions, and change control documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to electronic design, testing, and manufacturability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in electronic circuit design, analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience with schematic capture, circuit simulation, and PCB layout tools.
• Experience developing technical specifications and interface documentation.
• Familiarity with design controls and working within regulated product development environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to cross‑functional and leadership audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading EMC/EMI testing and compliance activities.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or external design partners.
• Background in delivery devices, medical devices, or highly regulated product development environments.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards related to electrical safety and EMC compliance.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

Engineering Services, Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Location

Salt Lake County, UT

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