Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer

Yank Technologies, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Stock options

Job summary

Yank Technologies, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY seeks a PCB Design Engineer to design schematics and layouts for high-frequency, high-power wireless charging systems. You will develop symbols/footprints, manage BOMs, and ensure EMC/EMI compliance in collaboration with power and mechanical teams.

The role reports to the CTO and offers competitive compensation, healthcare, and stock options as part of a growing startup focused on safe, scalable wireless power solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE or related field required.
• 2+ years of full-time PCB design experience with Altium Designer.
• Experience in high-density power electronics layout and analog circuits.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete schematic and single/multi-layer PCB designs for high-frequency, high-power density applications.
• Develop new symbols and footprints for custom parts.
• Update BOMs and testing plans for empirical verification.
• Collaborate on EMC/EMI compliance, thermal, manufacturing, and mechanical developments.
• Provide status updates and recommendations to CTO on project progress.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

IPC Certifications

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Yank Technologies, Inc. is a wireless power startup in Brooklyn, New York. We develop long-range, high power wireless charging technology. Safe. Simple. No contact required. With patented antenna and amplifier developments in resonant inductive technology, we provide a scalable solution for variable ranges of power and distances. We have multiple mobility, industrial, and space customers for a range of applications, such as wirelessly charging robotic vehicles and vehicle interior electronics.

The PCB Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and implementing schematics and PCB layouts using industry-standard techniques and DFM best practices to support novel control systems and power converters for wireless power applications. This role includes developing PCB designs for power electronic systems with a focus on EMC/EMI compliance, spanning applications from watts to kilowatts. Success in this position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, particularly power electronics and mechanical engineering. Reporting to the CTO, this leader will have an early hands-on experience to lead the growth of a startup in the wireless charging ecosystem across a wide range of future products that greatly impact people’s lives.

Competitive compensation includes a base salary, healthcare benefits, and stock options in the company.

The primary responsibilities of the PCB Design Engineer are as follows:

• Complete schematic as well as single and multilayer PCB designs for control and converter designs for high-frequency and high-power density applications.
• Develop new symbols and footprints for custom parts.
• Update Bill of Materials and testing plans for empirical verification.
• Collaborate with other engineering team members on EMC/EMI compliance, thermal, manufacturing, and mechanical developments that improve PCB design and system robustness.
• Routinely update the CTO on project status, project improvements, and other recommendations.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field
• 2+ years of full-time experience in PCB design with Altium Designer
• Experience in board layout for high-density power electronics and analog circuit designs
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, make effective and timely decisions, solve problems, and facilitate organizational and procedural changes
• Passion for creating a wireless world where the state of your battery is not a concern but a mere afterthought

Qualifications Preferred

• IPC Certifications
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Prior experience in automotive, power tools, or aerospace industries
• Prior experience developing PCB designs for high volume production products