Lead Electrical Design Engineer (Ethernet Switch)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to lead complex hardware design projects. This role involves guiding teams, ensuring technical milestones are met, and collaborating with system architects to define innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded hardware design, PCB layout, and a strong grasp of electrical engineering principles. If you are passionate about developing cutting-edge technology and mentoring others, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your expertise can shine and make a significant impact on innovative projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in embedded hardware design and electrical engineering.
• Strong knowledge in PCB layout and various electrical design theories.

Responsibilities

• Lead and validate embedded hardware designs for complex projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide design reviews.

Skills

Embedded Hardware Design

PCB Layout Design

Electrical Engineering Design

Power Supply Theory

Digital Theory

Analog Theory

RF Design

Communication Skills

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree (BSEE/MSEE/PhD)

8+ years experience in embedded hardware design

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 power-up, 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 or more of Electrical 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 a good understanding of English.
• Work as part of a global team.
• Assess a project and articulate 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.