Electrical Engineer

Citel USA; Hillsborough (NC); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

CITEL is hiring an Electrical Engineer to join our growing R&D team at its Hillsborough, NC facility. This hands-on engineer will contribute to architecture decisions, mentor others, and collaborate with manufacturing, testing, and global R&D teams.

The role focuses on designing power electronic circuits, performing schematic capture and PCB layout, and supporting prototype bring-up and validation in the lab. On-site work in NC is required, with US work authorization mandatory.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 1+ years of professional electrical or power electronics design experience.
• Robust knowledge of power electronics (AC/DC and/or DC/DC).
• Experience designing robust, reliable circuits with protection features.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools; hands-on lab debugging.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop power electronic circuits and systems, including power supplies and protection circuitry.
• Perform schematic design, component selection, simulation, and PCB layout support.
• Support prototype build, bring-up, debugging, and validation testing in the lab.
• Define and execute electrical test plans to verify performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing on DFM, DFT, and production ramp.
• Participate in design reviews and risk assessments.

Conhecimentos

Hands-on engineering

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Ownership of designs

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Ferramentas

Schematic capture & PCB design tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

CITEL is hiring a Electrical Engineer to add to our growing R&D team at its new Hillsborough, NC facility.

This role will play a key part in hands-on design work as well as cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, testing, and global R&D teams. This is a individual-contributor role with opportunities to influence architecture, process and technical direction as the US R&D organization continues to grow. The successful candidate will also be expected to be a strong mentor within the engineering group.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop power electronic circuits and systems, including power supplies, protection circuitry, and associated control electronics
• Perform schematic design, component selection, simulation, and PCB layout support
• Support prototype build, bring-up, debugging, and validation testing in the lab
• Define and execute electrical test plans to verify performance, reliability, and compliance
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing to support design for manufacturability (DFM), design for test (DFT), and production ramp
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical decision-making and risk assessments
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical failures and field issues
• Maintain clear technical documentation, including schematics, test reports, and design records

Skills & Qualifications

Soft Skills

• Hands-on, practical engineer who enjoys working in the lab
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving engineering organization
• Able to communicate clearly with cross-functional and global teams
• Takes ownership of designs and follows issues through to resolution

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 1+ years of professional experience in electrical or power electronics design
• Strong background in power electronics, including AC/DC and/or DC/DC power conversion
• Experience designing circuits for robustness, reliability, and protection
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design toolsHands-on lab experience with debugging and validation of power circuits
• Solid understanding of electrical safety, grounding, and EMI/EMC fundamentals
• Work on site at our NC facility required (no remote or hybrid work)
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with surge, transient, or lightning testing (e.g., IEC 61000-4-5, IEEE C62.41, or similar standards)
• Familiarity with UL 1449 (5th Edition) or other U.S. safety/compliance standards related to surge protection devices
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI testing and mitigation techniques
• Experience working with external test labs or compliance agencies
• Exposure to high-reliability, industrial, or energy-related products
• Experience supporting products from concept through production

Why Join Us?

Our new RTP facility represents the future of CITEL in the U.S., combining a growing team, high-tech manufacturing, and a collaborative, innovative culture. The Raleigh-Durham area gives us strong talent and great quality of life, while offering engineers the chance to help shape our expanding U.S. R&D organization with real technical ownership, full product-lifecycle involvement, and close work with global teams.

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Health & wealth incentives

Equal Opportunity Employer

CITEL considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.