Hands-on Electrical Engineer: Prototyping & Field Demos

Pilgrim; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in California is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer. In this role, you will drive the design and development of advanced biotechnology systems. Responsibilities include designing and developing PCBs, building prototypes, and collaborating with mechanical engineers. Ideal candidates should possess a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related fields, alongside a portfolio demonstrating applied hardware design skills. Opportunities for travel and direct engagement in field demonstrations offered.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Portfolio of independent projects demonstrating hardware design required.
• Hands-on experience with PCB design software and mixed-signal circuits.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCBs balancing electrical performance and packaging.
• Build and test prototypes to validate design concepts.
• Collaborate with other engineers to integrate electronics into assemblies.

Skills

PCB design

Mixed-signal circuit design

Soldering and wiring

Communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART)

Embedded systems programming (C/C++ and Python)

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

KiCad

Altium

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Fusion 360

Job description

A leading biotechnology company in California is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer. In this role, you will drive the design and development of advanced biotechnology systems. Responsibilities include designing and developing PCBs, building prototypes, and collaborating with mechanical engineers. Ideal candidates should possess a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related fields, alongside a portfolio demonstrating applied hardware design skills. Opportunities for travel and direct engagement in field demonstrations offered.