Electrical Engineer

360 Recruiting Group; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Generous benefits package including health, life and disability insurance

16 days of paid time off

401(k) plan with employer match

Small company environment with significant impact

Job summary

An innovative technology company in Newtown, CT is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer/Manager to lead design and development efforts in ultrasonic technology. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Electrical Engineering, with over 10 years of relevant experience, including expertise in analog and digital circuit design, high‑power electronics, and embedded systems. This position demands strong project management skills and a customer-centric focus, along with proficiency in tools like Altium Designer and PSPICE. Join a company that values innovation and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ relevant design and development experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience with embedded microprocessor development and design software tools.
• Ability to collaborate on multiple projects with a technical team.
• Experience with embedded system design including A/D and D/A signal processing.
• Experience with PSPICE or other modeling software.
• Experience with embedded microprocessor development and software tools.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer, SPICE, Windchill, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative abilities with a small team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and implementation of engineering projects.
• Produce innovative ultrasonic generator designs.
• Implement and maintain engineering best practices and standards.
• Design and develop electrical systems to drive piezoelectric converters/transducers.
• Provide systems engineering design and analysis.
• Create electrical and system models, schematics, printed circuit board layouts, and assembly drawings from sketches, notes, or customer‑supplied models.
• Implement and maintain engineering best practices, standards, and procedures to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering department.

Skills

Analog and digital circuit design principles

High‑power switching electronics and magnetics

Embedded system design including A/D and D/A signal processing

Modeling software (PSPICE)

Electronic laboratory equipment

Written and oral communication skills

Analytical problem diagnosis

Customer-centric focus

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

SPICE

Windchill

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office

Job description

About 360 Recruiting Group

We are the trusted partner to many small‑mid‑sized businesses throughout New England. As a dedicated partner, we work as an extension of their organization, offering full‑service recruiting to hire for direct and permanent positions with our clients. Please view the specific job descriptions to learn more about the companies with which we partner.

Job Description

Since 1969, Sonics & Materials, Inc. has become a leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of ultrasonic technology. We utilize state‑of‑the‑art machinery and design tools to maintain our cutting‑edge approach to research and development at our facility in Newtown, CT.

Why Work With Us

• Competitive pay based on experience and overall fit
• A generous benefits package including health, life and disability insurance
• 16 days of paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer match of 25% up to 4% of salary
• Small company environment where you can have a significant impact

The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer/Manager to join our team in Newtown, CT. Our mission is to deliver high‑performance ultrasonic products backed by superior technology and unmatched customer support. As an industry leader, we offer our customers some of the most powerful, technologically advanced yet reliable ultrasonic devices on the market today. Sonics supports a diverse customer base serving the liquid processing, plastics and metal welding, and cutting and sealing industries. We pride ourselves on our customer‑centric approach and the ability to quickly adapt and respond to an ever‑changing marketplace. Sonics utilizes state‑of‑the‑art machinery and design tools to maintain our cutting‑edge approach to research and development. The Electrical Engineering/Manager position is part of the Sonics R&D Group. Sonics looks to advance the ultrasonics industry by cultivating an environment that fosters the spirit of innovation and creativity upon which the company was founded over five decades ago.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of various engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Produce innovative ultrasonic generator designs that meet cost targets and market requirements.
• Design and develop electrical systems to drive piezoelectric converters/transducers.
• Provide systems engineering design and analysis.
• Create electrical and system models, schematics, printed circuit board layouts, and assembly drawings from sketches, notes, or customer‑supplied models.
• Implement and maintain engineering best practices, standards, and procedures to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering department.

About You

• BS in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years’ relevant design and development experience.
• Experience with analog and digital circuit design principles.
• Experience with high‑power switching electronics and magnetics for driving capacitive loads.
• Experience with embedded system design including A/D and D/A signal processing.
• Experience with PSPICE or other modeling software.
• Experience with embedded microprocessor development, design and software tools.
• Experience with electronic laboratory equipment and computer technologies.
• Scientific skills and analytical ability to diagnose problems.
• Hands‑on debug skills of electronic designs.
• Knowledge of analog and digital design rules for printed circuit board layout.
• Ability to interact with outside suppliers and internal departments.
• Proficiency in the following computer/software packages including Altium Designer, SPICE, Windchill, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent technical acumen, with a deep understanding of engineering principles, techniques, and methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate on multiple projects with a small technical team and other departments.
• Strong customer‑centric focus.
• A driven work ethic to solve problems.

If you are interested in joining a stable, growth‑oriented, and innovative organization where you can make a difference, we want to hear from you! Learn more about us at www.sonics.com.