Principal Engineer, PCB Technology

INFINITUM; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA with employer contributions

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D

EAP

Stock options

Open PTO

12 paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work options

Company-paid lunch Fridays

Community give-back opportunities

Job summary

Infinitum, based in Austin, TX, seeks a Principal Engineer, PCB Technology to lead development and improve PCB stators. You will direct characterization, support R&D, Manufacturing and Quality, and help qualify designs with suppliers using diverse lab equipment.

You will drive DFM improvements, create datasheets and documentation, and work with cross-functional teams to meet market needs while pushing IP portfolio growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; MS EE is a plus.
• 10+ years of direct experience in PCB fabrication, CAM and test.
• Experience with lab equipment used in PCB stator characterization and design.
• Experience with PCB design, development, and network analysis.
• Proficiency with PCB design software (Altium, Genisys, Pentalogix, CAM350).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present technically.
• Ability to manage projects across departments to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt software tools for the role.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop manufacturing process for heavy copper PCBs.
• Engage PCB manufacturing equipment suppliers for process qualification.
• Transfer products to production with Product Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing.
• Design, simulate, prototype, and test circuitry and systems.
• Act as liaison between PCB stator suppliers and R&D/Engineering.
• Evaluate and characterize new products.
• Create datasheets, application notes, and training material.
• Lead prototype builds and product characterization; design evaluation boards.
• Perform fault analysis to drive DFM improvements and early testing.
• Write specifications and ensure designs meet customer/market needs.
• Stay current with semiconductor, assembly, packaging tools.

Skills

PCB fabrication

CAM

Test

PCB design

Electrical analysis

Altium

Genisys

Pentalogix

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Metrology

IR scanning

Elemental analysis

Job description

Infinitum has raised the bar for a new generation of motor that is better for the planet and people. The company’s patented air core motors offer superior performance in half the weight and size, at a fraction of the carbon footprint of traditional motors, making them pound for pound the most efficient in the world. Infinitum motors open up sustainable design possibilities for the machines we rely on to be smaller, lighter and quieter, improving our quality of life while also saving energy and reducing waste. Based in Austin, Texas, Infinitum is led by a team of industry experts and pioneers. To learn more, visit goinfinitum.com .

Position: Principal Engineer, PCB Technology

Location: Austin, TX (HQ)

Reports To: Chief Technology Officer

Job Overview

The Principal Engineer, PCB Technology reports to the CTO and is responsible for directing the development and continuous improvement of Infinitum’s PCB stators. This includes definition, system verification testing as well as the direct support to the R&D, Manufacturing and Quality teams. This individual is a key contributor to the qualification of new stator designs that are produced in-house, or from supplier partners using a wide variety of laboratory and analytical equipment. The candidate is expected to possess and/or quickly gain complete knowledge of the Characterization Lab equipment and its use. The individual is expected to add to Infinitum’s Intellectual Property portfolio by leveraging novel approaches in design or methods that result in performance improvements and/ or cost reductions. The candidate directs the activities of the Stator CAM team outputting NC and test data files for the shop floor and process routes (batch cards).

Job Description

• Define and develop manufacturing process for heavy copper PCBs.
• Specify and engage PCB manufacturing equipment suppliers in process qualification.
• Work with the Product Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing groups to transfer products to production seamlessly.
• Design, simulate, prototype, and test circuitry and systems.
• Act as liaison between PCB stator suppliers and R&D/Engineering.
• Evaluate and characterize new products.
• Create datasheets, application notes, training material and other product documentation.
• Work independently and with other members of the team on various projects involving Infinitum motor platforms.
• Troubleshoot, optimize and perform detailed failure analysis on products in order to make DFM improvements and insert early stage testing.
• Write complete specifications and work closely with other organizations to ensure that new products meet customer and market requirements
• Keep up to date with latest technologies (semiconductor, assembly, packaging, tools).
• Cooperate with Project Managers in order to maintain an up-to-date project plan and schedule.
• Initiate prototype builds and manage product characterization. Design evaluation boards and characterization fixtures, and direct or perform measurements
• Evaluate operational systems and recommend design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions or to improve robustness.

Education / Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, MSEE a plus.
• 10+ years of direct experience in PCB fabrication , CAM and test.
• Comfortable with lab equipment used in the characterization and design of PCB stators including metrology & microsectioning, electrical analysis, IR scanning and elemental analysis.
• Experience with PCB design, development, and network analysis.
• Proficiency with PCB design software i.e. Altium, Genisys, Pentalogixs, CAM350 is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting at a technical level.
• Ability to manage projects and work with other departments to meet deadlines and communicate critical design goals.
• Willingness to learn and adopt the use of software tools in support of job function.

At Infinitum, we have created a collaborative community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and works together to achieve shared goals. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Healthcare FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and Dependent Care FSA
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Group Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Stock options
• Open paid time off (PTO)
• 12 paid company holidays
• Potential relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid opportunities based on role requirements
• Company-paid lunch on Fridays
• Community give-back opportunities

Infinitum embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.