Electronic Design Engineer - Precision PCB & Embedded Systems

HCL International; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL International in Brookfield, WI seeks an Electronics Design Engineer to lead end-to-end design of complex electronic systems, including precision PCBs and embedded hardware across multi‑disciplinary teams.

You will work closely with firmware, software and mechanical engineers through the product lifecycle, develop documentation, and ensure compliance with ISO, CE, EMC standards while driving design for manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with high-precision instrumentation or RF‑aware hardware environments is a plus.
• Strong background in analogue/digital design including high-speed digital circuitry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design of complex, multi-layer PCBs and analogue/digital circuits.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, and mechanical design teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Create and manage engineering documentation including BOMs, ECOs, and build instructions.

Skills

Multi-layer PCB design

Analogue & Digital circuit design

Embedded C/C++

Firmware collaboration

Electrical system integration

Education

Electronics Engineering degree

Tools

Cadence OrCAD

Allegro PCB Editor

DraftSight

AutoCAD

Job description

Electronic Design Engineer - Precision PCB & Embedded Systems

Brookfield, United States | Posted on 04/22/2025

An industry leader in high-precision instrumentation is seeking an experienced and hands-on Electronics Design Engineer to join its innovative, multi-disciplinary engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the complete design and development of complex electronic systems, supporting the creation of cutting-edge technology solutions used across critical industries.

This is a key engineering role involving hands-on PCB design, analogue/digital electronics development, and close interaction with firmware, software, and mechanical design teams throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end design of complex, multi-layer PCBs,with proficiency in analogue and digital circuit design, using Cadence OrCAD and Allegro PCB Editor.

Design bespoke, high-precision test and machine probing cabling using DraftSight or AutoCAD, supporting signal ranges from microvolts to 15kV and femtoamps to 100A.

Create and manage engineering documentation including BOMs, ECOs, and build instructions, ensuring traceability and adherence to ISO-compliant processes.

Develop custom circuit solutions to meet specific customer requirements while leveraging a modular platform architecture.

Conduct fault diagnosis and remediation on legacy products, contributing to continuous product improvement.

Maintain product compliance with CE, EMC, and UL standards, and manage equipment certification for EU conformity.

Collaborate on R&D initiatives, from proof of concept to production-ready designs, supporting innovation and time-to-market goals.

Support production teams with debugging, quality control, and test fixture development, ensuring robust and scalable manufacturing.

Work closely with firmware/software engineers, integrating embedded microcontroller-based systems and developing or supporting firmware in C/C++.

Liaise with sales and application engineers to translate customer specifications into viable, cost-effective electrical designs.

Contribute to internal risk assessments, ensuring health & safety and electrical regulation compliance.

Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering or a related field.

Strong background in analogue/digital design, including high-speed digital circuitry and mixed-signal environments.

Experience with microprocessor/microcontroller-based systems, including low-level firmware development (C/C++).

Familiar with stepper motor drive design and power supply topologies.

Hands‑on experience with lab test equipment (e.g., Keithley, Tektronix, Keysight).

Proven ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.

Experience in semiconductor, precision instrumentation, or RF‑aware hardware environments.

Understanding of EMC design principles, signal integrity, and PCB layout for noise reduction.

Familiarity with CE, UL certification, and regulatory compliance standards.

Key Attributes:

Methodical and highly organised with a practical, solutions-driven mindset.

Strong team collaborator with clear, confident communication skills.

Self‑motivated and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities.

Creative, resourceful, and able to take initiative when resolving technical challenges.

This role offers the chance to work on complex, precision-engineered products in a collaborative and technically rich environment. Ideal for engineers with a passion for electronics and a desire to see their designs come to life from concept to deployment.