Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Jabil Circuit; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled electrical engineer to lead complex hardware designs for innovative projects. This role involves guiding team members through technical design reviews, ensuring alignment of specifications and design outputs, and collaborating with system architects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded hardware design, PCB layout, and a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive the development of cutting-edge solutions and innovations in the field.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in embedded hardware design.
• Expertise in electronics circuit design and PCB layout.

Responsibilities

• Lead and validate embedded hardware design applications.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers.

Skills

Embedded Hardware Design

PCB Layout Design

Electronics Circuit Design

Power Supply Theory

Analog Theory

Digital Theory

RF Design

Technical Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree (BSEE/MSEE/PhD)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multi-meters

Simulation Tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Lead highly complex electrical hardware designs for customer or innovation projects. Responsible for ensuring technical milestones are achieved. Responsible for guiding other engineer team members electrical designs and leads technical design reviews. Ensures specification requirements input and design outputs align. This engineer will have demonstrated experience at releasing products into a production environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leader in developing and validating embedded hardware design applications.
• Leads/supervises embedded hardware design and PCB layout designs utilizing standard tools
• Directs all aspects of electronics circuit design with minimal supervision
• Mentors/coaches/trains engineers with less experience
• Partners with system architects to review and clarify design requirements and define the appropriate EE architecture.
• Expertly assemble prototypes, design first powerup, design debug and functional circuit verification.
• Work with and manage external component suppliers/manufacturers and provide input to their product roadmaps
• Communicates technical aspects of a project effectively to customers.
• Define design innovations and potential patentable solutions
• Leads resolution of complex design issues and manages design trade-offs
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Detailed knowledge (with moderate complexity) of Industry or specific sector, regulatory and safety standards.
• Broad knowledge developing high complexity projects that have required one of more of Electical Engineering Design specializations or competencies:Power supply Theory, Digital theory, Analog theory, RF Design, etc.
• Detailed knowledge and use of key development tools and design standards: Component derating, DFMEA, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, simulation tools, etc.

NON-TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Influence others and share best practices
• Effectively communicate with good understanding of English.
• Work as part of a global team
• Assess a project and articulating risk while developing project milestones.
• Develop projects in a stage-gate process (PLCQ)
• Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Leads cross-functional and EE design reviews

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Electrical Engineering Degree (BSEE/MSEE/PhD or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years experience in embedded hardware design or other key competency
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.