Hands-On Electrical Engineer — Hardware & Controls Design

Becker Wright Consultants; Lakeway (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Becker Wright Consultants in the Greater Austin area seeks an Electrical Engineer to join a small, highly technical team. You will design, prototype, test, and bring hardware from concept to production, with exposure to the complete engineering process.

Ideal candidates have a BS in EE or related field, strong fundamentals in analog/digital circuits, PCB design, embedded systems, and good communication skills. This is a hands‑on, collaborative role in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, analog/digital electronics, and fundamentals.
• Experience with electrical schematics, circuit design, or PCB development.
• Familiarity with electrical testing, troubleshooting, and lab equipment.
• Exposure to electronic controls, microcontrollers, or embedded systems.
• Ability to explain technical decisions, troubleshoot problems, and work independently.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits, control systems, and related hardware.
• Create and modify electrical schematics and PCB layouts.
• Work with analog and digital electronics, sensors, and control interfaces.
• Support embedded controllers, microcontrollers, and firmware integration.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC and non‑PLC based control systems as applicable.
• Participate in hardware prototyping, board bring‑up, testing, and validation.
• Use simulation and measurement tools to evaluate and improve designs.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and lab equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and technicians to integrate electronic systems.
• Support projects from initial design through manufacturing and production.
• Prepare technical documentation, drawings, and operating instructions.
• Occasionally support installation and testing activities.

Skills

Electrical circuits

Analog/digital electronics

PCB design

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

KiCad

Job description

Becker Wright Consultants in the Greater Austin area seeks an Electrical Engineer to join a small, highly technical team. You will design, prototype, test, and bring hardware from concept to production, with exposure to the complete engineering process.

Ideal candidates have a BS in EE or related field, strong fundamentals in analog/digital circuits, PCB design, embedded systems, and good communication skills. This is a hands‑on, collaborative role in a dynamic environment.