Lead Electrical Engineer

Ambrell Induction Heating Solutions; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambrell Induction Heating Solutions is seeking a senior Lead Electrical Engineer to drive the design of next‑generation embedded imaging systems. This role involves hands-on system architecture and PCB design, integrating cutting-edge technologies.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a strong background in high-speed digital designs. The position requires frequent travel between Rochester, New York, and Mansfield, Massachusetts, emphasizing collaboration and continuous improvement in the design process.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in schematic capture, PCB layout, and hardware system architecture.
• Expert use of Altium Designer and basic Embedded C for board bring‑up/debug.
• Ability to architect systems and personally implement and validate key parts of the design.

Responsibilities

• Architect embedded hardware platforms that integrate image sensors and processors.
• Design and develop schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
• Define system architecture and ensure compliance with EMI/EMC standards.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Hardware system architecture

Altium Designer

Embedded C

Signal integrity

Thermal design

EMI/EMC compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer

Join our team to architect and execute the design of next‑generation industrial‑grade embedded imaging systems. This senior‑level, hands‑on role combines system‑level architecture with schematic PCB design.

Develop high‑speed, reliable electronic systems including image signal processors, high‑speed digital interfaces, and image sensors. Guide contributions from internal and external teams, ensuring quality and consistency across global design workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect embedded hardware platforms that integrate image sensors and processors, DDR memory, Ethernet, MIPI, SPI, I2C, and FPGAs
• Design and develop schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer, taking ownership of critical board development
• Define system architecture, PCB stack‑ups, interface specifications, and signal/power integrity strategies
• Ensure compliance with EMI/EMC, DFM/DFT, thermal, and environmental standards for industrial‑grade performance
• Review and guide the work of internal engineers, contractors, and offshore teams
• Collaborate with firmware and software teams to define interfaces, bring‑up procedures, and debug strategies
• Conduct hands‑on validation using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers
• Lead hardware design reviews, establish standards and checklists, and support continuous improvement in design processes
• Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge sharing across the organization

Requirements

Core Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in schematic capture, PCB layout, and hardware system architecture
• Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Location: split time between Rochester, New York and Mansfield, Massachusetts
• Expert use of Altium Designer and basic Embedded C for board bring‑up/debug

Technical Requirements

• Proven track record designing high‑speed digital boards (Ethernet, DDR, MIPI, SPI, FPGA)
• Expertise in signal integrity, power distribution, stack‑up optimization, and thermal design
• Expertise in EMI/EMC compliance and familiarity with FCC/CE and IPC standards
• Ability to architect systems and personally implement and validate key parts of the design
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment for hardware validation, debugging, and rework
• Comfortable writing and maintaining technical documentation, interface specs, and design rules

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with camera electronics and optics integration
• Exposure to wireless or RF design
• Familiarity with product lifecycle support and sustaining engineering practices
• Insights into heatsink, enclosure, and mechanical design

Only senior‑level candidates with 10+ years of hands‑on hardware design experience will be considered.