Electrical Engineer II

Talently; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking an experienced Embedded Hardware Engineer in Anderson, SC to own power electronics hardware for battery-powered products. You will design MOSFET switching stages, support motor control hardware, and collaborate with firmware on HW/FW interfaces.

The role involves prototype, test, and debug duties with cross-functional teams, ensuring manufacturability and stage-gate progress in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years embedded electronics design with hardware ownership.
• Experience with 32-bit MCUs in battery-powered systems.
• Power conversion or motor drives experience.
• MOSFET switching in 20–80V class with protection design.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium or equivalents.
• Component selection, power sequencing, protection circuits.
• Prototype debug with oscilloscopes, loads, analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design and own power electronics hardware for battery-powered products.
• Design and debug MOSFET switching power stages and related circuits.
• Support motor control HW implementations and HW/FW interfaces.
• Prototype, test, and troubleshoot embedded electronics with lab tools.
• Lead design activities from schematic to PCB layout and tests.
• Communicate technical direction across hardware, firmware, and test teams.
• Independently track projects through stage-gate development.

Skills

Power electronics

Power conversion

Motor control

MOSFET switching

Gate drive

Inverter design

Current sensing

Battery electronics

Embedded hardware

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Altium

32-bit MCU

HW/FW interface

DFM

Stage-gate

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence

OrCAD

Job description

Location: On Site - Anderson, South Carolina, United States

About the Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity

Join a leading company in the appliances, electrical, and electronics manufacturing industry focused on advancing cordless and battery‑powered product platforms through innovative power‑electronics solutions. This role offers the opportunity to own and drive embedded power hardware designs from concept through prototype and production, working within cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, manufacturable products. The position is onsite in Anderson, South Carolina and is ideal for engineers who enjoy hands‑on design, lab validation, and fast‑paced new product development.

Responsibilities

• Design and own power electronics hardware for battery‑powered products, including architecture, schematic capture, component selection, and design tradeoffs.
• Design and debug MOSFET switching power stages and supporting circuits (gate drive, protection, current/voltage sensing, power sequencing) for low‑voltage, high‑current applications.
• Support motor control hardware implementations (inverter/bridge power stages and associated sensing/protection) and collaborate closely with firmware engineers on HW/FW interfaces.
• Prototype, test, and troubleshoot embedded electronics; execute root cause analysis and corrective actions using oscilloscopes, electronic loads, spectrum analyzers, DAQ systems, and ESD/EMC tools.
• Lead design activities including component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, prototype builds, and development and execution of test plans.
• Effectively communicate and align technical direction across hardware, firmware, product development, and test teams to drive schedule accountability and meet project metrics.
• Independently track projects through the stage‑gate product development process to ensure timely delivery in a fast‑paced environment.

Must‑Have Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded electronics design with demonstrated hardware ownership; experience with 32‑bit microcontroller‑based circuits.
• Proven design experience in power conversion and/or motor drives for embedded, battery‑powered systems.
• Hands‑on experience with MOSFET switching in low‑voltage battery systems (20–80V class), including gate drive, switching behavior, and protection design.
• Strong skills in schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium or equivalent) and ability to support PCB layout tasks.
• Experience with component selection, power sequencing, protection circuits, and design trade‑off analysis.
• Proficiency in prototype debug and lab test equipment (oscilloscope, power supplies, electronic loads, spectrum analyzer, DAQ).
• Excellent problem‑solving, organization, and communication skills; able to work under pressure and exercise independent judgment.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Firmware experience or demonstrated close collaboration with firmware engineers on HW/FW integration.
• Experience with ESD/EMC testing and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with battery management systems and battery electronics design considerations.
• Experience with Altium alternatives such as Cadence or OrCAD and advanced PCB layout best practices.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM), stage‑gate new product development processes, and cross‑functional product launch activities.
• Experience with advanced test equipment and automated data acquisition for validation and regression testing.

Skills

Power electronics, Power conversion, Motor control / motor drive, MOSFET / MOSFET switching, Gate drive circuits, Inverter design / bridge power stages, Current sensing / voltage sensing, Battery‑powered systems / battery electronics, Low‑voltage high‑current design, Embedded hardware design, Schematic capture, PCB design / PCB layout, Altium (or Cadence, OrCAD as alternates), 32‑bit microcontroller, Hardware/firmware interface (HW/FW), Component selection, Power sequencing, Protection circuits, Oscilloscope, Spectrum analyzer, Electronic loads, DAQ (data acquisition systems), ESD/EMC testing, Root cause analysis / failure analysis, Prototype debug / hardware bring‑up, Stage‑gate product development, Cross‑functional collaboration, New product development (NPD), Design for manufacturing (DFM), Electrical Engineering