Hardware Design Engineer – Optics & PCBAs for Spectroscopy

Actalent

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 170,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Actalent, a global engineering and sciences services leader, seeks a Hardware Design Engineer for on-site work in Raleigh, NC. You will develop PCBAs for electro-optical sensors, lasers, and batteries, collaborating with firmware/FPGA teams and leading regulatory compliance testing.

The role offers profit-sharing, career development, and a fast-paced, small-company culture within a multinational organization.

Qualifications

Five+ years of experience with Altium or comparable PCB design tool.
Proficiency in digital and mixed-signal circuit design.
Experience using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and similar laboratory tools.
Experience with revision-control systems such as Git, Bitbucket, and Allspice.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain PCB schematics using Altium and generate orderable packages.
Utilize SPICE and other simulation tools to validate circuit performance before production.
Lead internal multi-disciplinary reviews to resolve electro-mechanical issues.
Oversee the bring-up of new boards, including power and timing validation.
Analyze signal timing and waveforms using oscilloscopes and other lab instruments.
Collaborate with firmware and FPGA engineers on pin assignment and configuration.
Work with PCB layout engineers on component placement and routing review.
Support regulatory testing for IEC EMC and emissions, and FCC Part 15/18 emissions.
Recommend components and connectors to meet operational product requirements.
Assist manufacturing with electrical issues in product assembly and customer RMAs.
Contribute to other aspects of company development as needed.