Electrical Engineer – IoT / Connected Devices

Specialized Recruiting Group - Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Client seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Electronics Subsystems group, owning hardware design and validation for smart dispensing devices. You will work across functions to design, validate, and bring products to production through a structured stage-gate process.

The role requires hands-on PCB design, wireless connectivity expertise, and collaboration with software/firmware teams to ensure seamless integration and production readiness.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Thread and Matter wireless connectivity.
• Familiarity with microcontroller circuit design and interfaces (Serial, USB, SPI, I2C, CAN).
• Coordinate with Procurement and Manufacturing to identify supply chain issues and actions.
• Judgment on verification testing for End-of-Life components.
• Collaborate with Firmware and Software to guide drivers for alternate components.
• Understand electronics design lifecycle from requirements to manufacturing.
• Experience with PLM systems and BOM lifecycle tools.
• Develop component specifications and test plans.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine optimum hardware architecture and design for products.
• Spec, design, build, test, and release embedded PCB designs.
• Collaborate with software/firmware teams on dependencies between hardware and software.
• Improve quality, reduce cost, and drive development of new/existing products.
• Apply DFx best practices for PCB assembly and testing.
• Communicate across groups to align efforts.

Skills

Wireless connectivity

MCU circuit design

Cross-functional collaboration

DFx for PCB

BOM lifecycle management

Test planning

PLM systems

Documentation

C/C++/Python

Education

BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Windchill PLM

Silicon Expert

IHS

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Connectivity & Embedded Design

Our client is growing their hardware engineering team and looking for a motivated, experienced electrical engineer to join their Electronics Subsystems group. This team owns the design and validation of the electrical systems, circuit boards, and displays used in a widely-deployed line of smart dispensing devices. We need a hands-on engineer who can work across functions to understand customer needs, design and improve industry-leading products, and take them into production through a structured stage-gate process.

What You'll Do:

• Work with a cross-functional team to determine optimum architecture, design, and implementation of hardware products


• Independently specify, design, coordinate the build of, test, and release embedded circuit board designs


• Work closely with software and firmware teams, understanding dependencies between hardware and software development activities


• Work within an engineering team to improve quality, lower cost, and drive continuous development of new and existing products


• Bring strong understanding of DFx best practices for circuit board assembly and testing


• Collaborate and communicate effectively across groups

What You'll Need:

• BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience


• Wireless connectivity solutions using Thread and Matter (BT and WiFi experience also highly desired)


• Familiarity with microcontroller circuit design and interfacing with common communication interfaces (Serial, USB, SPI, I2C, CAN)


• Ability to work with Procurement and Manufacturing counterparts to identify potential supply chain issues and recommend actions — including alternate supplier identification, last-time-buy quantity recommendations, and component harvesting opportunities


• Good judgment regarding appropriate verification testing levels for component End-of-Life scenarios (datasheet inspection, component testing, board-level testing, system-level testing)


• Ability to work cross-functionally with Firmware and Software teams to write feature requests and guide development of new drivers supporting alternate components


• Understanding of the electronics design lifecycle — from requirements through design, testing, release to manufacturing, and sustaining


• Experience with a PLM system (e.g., Windchill) is a plus


• Experience with Electronics BOM Lifecycle Management tools (e.g., Silicon Expert, IHS)


• Experience developing component specifications and test plans to validate performance against requirements


• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Preferred (a plus, not required):

• Experience with Altium Designer


• Familiarity with cable harness design considerations and component selection


• Familiarity with C, C++, C#, or Python for test firmware


• Knowledge of regulatory/compliance standards, domestic and international (FCC, ETSI, UL, CE)