Lead Electrical Engineer

Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

APQS is seeking a hands-on Lead Electrical Engineer to drive hardware development from concept to mass production in our Iowa facility. You will own the electrical subsystem, lead PCB layout for DFMA, and coordinate cross-disciplinary integration to deliver robust products.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in EE, strong analog/digital design experience, and a track record shipping mixed-signal PCBs to production. You will work in a small, fast-paced team with ownership of the full lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience designing and producing mixed analog and digital circuits.
• Strong fundamentals in motion control, sensors, and user interfaces.
• Proficiency with PCB design software (Altium, Fusion, ExpressPCB).
• Proven track record shipping mixed-signal PCBs to production.
• Ability to own electrical lifecycle end-to-end as the sole engineer.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical subsystem design from concept to production.
• Lead DFMA-friendly PCB layout for prototype builds.
• Plan and execute functional verification and issue tracking.
• Coordinate electromechanical integration with mechanical engineers.
• Own harness design for EMI, serviceability, and reliability.
• Manage PCB supply chain, alternatives, cost/lead time, and EOL risk.
• Sustain released hardware until end-of-life.
• Lead root-cause analysis with service team.

Skills

Mixed-signal PCB design

Circuit design fundamentals

Motion control systems

Sensors and interfaces

Test and debugging

Technical writing

Ownership

Python/C++ scripting

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Fusion 360 / Autodesk Fusion

ExpressPCB

Job description

Are you a hands-on Electrical Engineer looking for a role where you can lead innovative hardware development from concept to production? If so, read on!

About APQS

For over 40 years, APQS has been handcrafting the world’s finest quilting machines. We’re renowned for our exceptional product quality and intuitive solutions that set the standard for an unparalleled quilting experience.

You’ll be joining a tight-knit and collaborative product development team singularly focused on building products our customers will love forever.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Lead Electrical Engineer to drive hardware design from product concept to mass production. This is a rare opportunity to own end-to-end system solutions and shape their technical direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Own electrical subsystem design from concept to production
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and success criteria
• Convert requirements into schematics - lead PCB layout for DFMA and prototype builds
• Plan and run functional verification; track and resolve issues
• Coordinate electromechanical integration with mechanical engineers
• Own harness design for EMI, serviceability, and reliability
• Manage PCB supply chain, alternatives, cost/lead time, and EOL risk
• Sustain released hardware until end-of-life
• Lead root-cause analysis to eliminate field issues with our service team

About You

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Prior experience with design and production of mixed analog and digital circuits
• Strong electrical design fundamentals in motion control systems (electric motors and actuators), sensors, and user-interfacing hardware (lighting and displays)
• Proficiency in PCB design software (Altium, Autodesk Fusion, ExpressPCB, etc.)
• Proven track record shipping mixed-signal PCBs to production
• Ability to operate as the sole electrical engineer with full lifecycle accountability
• Hands-on experience with motion control or other power-dense electromechanical systems
• Understanding of trade-offs across performance, cost, schedule, and risk
• Strong test bench skills and methodical failure analysis
• Crisp technical writing and communication
• Strong sense of ownership and pride in your work
• Comfort with small, fast teams - you're excited to tackle the hard problems
• Experience with common digital protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, MIPI) is preferred
• Proficiency in automated test scripting (Python, C++, etc.) is preferred
• Basic understanding of mechanical design fundamentals is preferred