Electrical Engineer

Pivotal Systems; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pivotal Systems in Fremont, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, analyze, and improve electrical systems for gas-flow applications. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams from concept to manufacturing and requires hands-on PCB development.

Key responsibilities include multi-layer PCB layout, circuit simulation, prototype testing, and thorough documentation. Proficiency with EAGLE/Altium and embedded ARM processors is preferred, with in-person work at our Fremont

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years experience in electrical design, PCB layout and testing.
• Proficiency in EAGLE and Altium PCB layouts.
• Experience with embedded processors (ARM) and high-voltage circuits.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and layout multi-layer PC boards for gas flow systems.
• Perform circuit simulation and verify PCB layouts using Gerber/ODB outputs.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and documentation to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanics and electronics.

Skills

PCB layout

Altium

EAGLE

Cadence/CAD tooling

Embedded processors

SPICE LTSPICE

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

EAGLE

SolidWorks PCB

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Overview: As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and improving electrical systems and components. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting research, and utilizing engineering principles to develop innovative solutions. The successful candidate will contribute to the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Development:

• Design, develop, and layout multi-layer PC Boards for gas flow and attending documentation.
• Utilize CAD software to perform PC board layout up to ten-layers.
• Design attending circuits based on embedded processors used in gas flow electronics.

Analysis and Simulation:

• Perform circuit simulation on critical circuits, PC board verification utilizing Gerber and ODB output from CAD software.
• Optimize designs for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability.
• Perform and document in-house R&D experiments to validate solutions.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing specialists, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components into overall product designs.
• Communicate effectively with team members, project managers, and Electrical Engineering Manager.

Research and Innovation:

• Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and technologies.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance product performance and functionality.

Prototyping and Testing:

• Oversee the fabrication of prototypes and conduct thorough testing to validate design specifications.
• Analyze test results and iterate on designs based on feedback.

Documentation:

• Create comprehensive documentation, including fab and assembly drawings, Bill-of-Materials, Test routines and performance reports.
• Ensure all design documentation complies with relevant industry standards and regulations.

Cost Optimization:

• Work to optimize designs for cost efficiency without compromising quality and performance.
• Collaborate with procurement and manufacturing teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (not Computer Engineering) or a related field with experience.
• At least 5 years experience in electrical design, PCB layout and testing.
• Proficiency in EAGLE PC layout tool (older versions).
• Proficiency in Altium or Solidworks PCB layout tool.
• Knowledge of Solidworks Mechanical package helpful.
• Familiarity High-Voltage circuits (>200 Volts).
• Experience with transistor-level design.
• Experience with embedded processors such as ARM-9, CORTEX, etc. (hardware level).
• Experience with switching power supplies (buck and boost).
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations for manufacturing processes and materials (e.g., ANSI, SEMI, UHP).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SPICE circuit simulator (LTSPICE).
• Some knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
• Familiarity with general discrete electronics.
• Familiarity with gas delivery systems.
• Project management skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Fremont, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Pay Range & Total Compensation

The base pay range reflects the good-faith estimate of the salary/wage range for this position at the time of posting. Actual placement within the range is determined based on factors including key skills, relevant experience, internal equity, education, certifications, and geography/market differentials.

Additional Compensation & Benefits:

In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) matching program
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and sick leave

Note: Variable pay and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents.