Electrical Engineer II

Backburner Labs Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Backburner Labs Inc. in Saint Paul, MN seeks a skilled Electrical Engineer to design, test, and implement high‑voltage, three‑phase industrial panels and embedded controls. You’ll develop schematics, PCB layouts, and firmware-driven automation with PLCs, FPGA, and related tools.

Ideal candidates have a strong hands‑on mindset, proficiency with Altium and AutoCAD Electrical, and experience reading drawings, writing tests, and collaborating across teams to meet aggressive project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems and components in accordance with project specifications.
• Create and review schematics, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as NEC and UL.
• Utilize software tools like Altium and AutoCAD Electrical to create detailed designs and layouts.
• Program industrial automation, servo motion systems, and related applications via PLCs in Structured Text.
• Conduct testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems using tools such as DMMs, Oscilloscopes, software tools, and debuggers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage project scheduling and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Implement FPGA designs for various applications, ensuring optimal performance.
• Document design processes, specifications, and test results for future reference.
• Provide on-site technical support during the installation and commissioning phases of projects.

Job description

Some companies build software. Others build hardware. We build whatever the problem demands.

Backburner Labs is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy where mechanical, electrical,systems,and software engineers work together to solve complex technical challenges. From embedded systems and industrial automation to robotics, medical devices, IoT, cloud platforms,and AI-enabledapplications, we help our clients build productsthat oftendon'texist yet.

Our clients come to us whenthe engineeringis difficult, the timeline is ambitious, and thereisn'ta roadmap waiting to be followed.They'relooking for engineers who can create one.

If that sounds exciting rather than intimidating,you'llprobably enjoyworking here.

You'llcollaborate with talented engineers across disciplines, influence technical decisions, learnnew technologies, and help turn ideas on a whiteboard into products used in the real world. We move quickly, trust our engineers, and expect everyone to contribute ideas,not just code, designs, or specifications.

If you're the kind of engineer who asks, \"What's the hardest problem we're solving?\" beforeasking, \"What's the tech stack?\", you'll probably feel right at home.

Quick Facts

• Founded: 2019
• Company: ~50 people (full-time and contract employees)
• Current location: St Paul - St Anthony Park area
• Future location: Minneapolis - Prospect Park area (we have leaseda 43,000 sq ft building)
• Revenue: doubled every year for 5 years (more details shared later)
• Client retention: 93%

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and be adept at designing, testing, and implementing electrical systems. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and project management skills to ensure successful project delivery. The job will include hands-on work building high-voltage, three-phase, industrial automation electrical panels; electrical print design and maintenance; PCB schematic design; and PCB layout.

Details

• Reports to: Principal Engineer
• Team: ~5
• Status: Full-time employee
• Salary range: $95,000 - $125,000
• Interview process: (~2.5 weeks)
  • Head of Talent - video call
  • Principal Engineer - video call
    • Panel interview and tour - in person
      • Peers
      • Leadership
  • Decision

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems and components in accordance with project specifications.
• Create and review schematics, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as NEC and UL.
• Utilize software tools like Altium and AutoCAD Electrical to create detailed designs and layouts.
• Program industrial automation, servo motion systems, and related applications via PLCs in Structured Text.
• Conduct testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems using tools such as DMMs, Oscilloscopes, software tools, and debuggers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage project scheduling and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Implement FPGA designs for various applications, ensuring optimal performance.
• Document design processes, specifications, and test results for future reference.
• Provide on-site technical support during the installation and commissioning phases of projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Self-motivated to learn, with a high-energy, results-oriented work ethic.
• Proficiency with EDA tools such as Altium and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C# for automation tasks.
• Experience with project scheduling tools to effectively manage timelines.
• Familiarity with System Verilog for hardware description language applications.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles, including circuit design and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with soldering and assembling electronic components.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

ALL ARE WELCOME

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of all backgrounds and believe different experiences, perspectives, and ideas make our team and our work better.