Electrical Engineer

Beacon Hill; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer with 6+ years of experience in electrical and electronic product development. The successful candidate will design, develop, troubleshoot, and enhance electrical systems, electronic circuitry, and electromechanical products across the full product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include drafting schematics and PCB layouts with Altium Designer, developing analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal designs, leading electrical design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in electrical/electronic product development.
• Proficient with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design.
• Experience in circuit design, power electronics, and hardware testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical and electronic systems for new and existing products.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting documentation using Altium Designer.
• Develop analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal circuit designs.
• Lead electrical design efforts through all phases of the Product Development Process.
• Coordinate development activities with Mechanical, Software, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and test procedures.

Skills

Altium Designer

Circuit Design

PCB Layout

Electronic Troubleshooting

Hardware Debugging

Product Development

Design Verification & Validation

Root Cause Analysis

Technical Documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Visio

PLC Systems

Industrial Controls

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer with 6+ years of experience in electrical and electronic product development. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, troubleshooting, and enhancement of electrical systems, electronic circuitry, and electromechanical products throughout the product lifecycle. This role requires strong technical expertise, independent decision-making, and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines to resolve complex product development challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical and electronic systems for new and existing products.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting documentation using Altium Designer.
• Develop analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal circuit designs.
• Perform system-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis on complex electrical and electronic issues.
• Support product verification, validation, and qualification activities.
• Evaluate design alternatives and make informed trade-offs between competing design topologies, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
• Extend and enhance existing product platforms while maintaining compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Lead electrical design efforts through all phases of the Product Development Process.
• Coordinate development activities across multidisciplinary teams including Mechanical, Software, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
• Assess technical risks and provide recommendations regarding product feasibility and design approaches.
• Support prototype builds, debug activities, and manufacturing transfers.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, BOMs, design specifications, test procedures, and engineering reports.
• Serve as a technical resource for resolving complex product and system behavior issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to less experienced team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, tools, and product quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in electrical or electronic product development.
• Advanced proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design.
• Strong experience in:
  • Circuit design and analysis
  • Power distribution and power electronics
  • Analog and digital electronics
  • PCB design and layout
  • Hardware integration and testing
  • Product troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Experience creating and reviewing engineering documentation and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of design verification, validation, and product lifecycle processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Technical Skills

Must Have

• Altium Designer
• Circuit Design
• PCB Layout
• Electronic Troubleshooting
• Hardware Debugging
• Product Development
• Design Verification & Validation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Technical Documentation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Nice to Have

• AutoCAD Electrical
• Microsoft Visio
• PLC Systems
• Industrial Controls
• Electrical Panel Design
• EMI/EMC Analysis
• Embedded Hardware Design

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.