Senior Electrical Engineer

Confidential Careers; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Oxford, NC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead system-level electrical and PCB design from concept to production. The role involves prototyping, testing, and integrating firmware with hardware for advanced products.

The candidate should have 10–15 years in electrical engineering, experience in product development, and knowledge of AI applications in engineering. Direct hire with competitive compensation and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• 10–15 years of progressive electrical engineering experience, preferably involving product development.
• Experience with system-level electrical design and PCB design.
• Experience developing prototypes and performing testing, troubleshooting, and system integration.
• Strong understanding of electrical and software design principles.
• Working knowledge of AI and practical applications in engineering or product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to electrical design at the system and PCB level, including prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and integration.
• Support both new product development and sustaining engineering.
• Translate product requirements into detailed technical solutions.
• Design, build, test, and refine prototypes and demonstration units.
• Develop and test software/firmware for new products and enhancements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to transition designs into production.
• Evaluate existing designs to improve quality, manufacturability, efficiency, reliability, and cost.
• Perform engineering analysis and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and system-level issues.
• Create and maintain engineering specifications, drawings, tests, and records.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional discussions.

Skills

Electrical design

PCB design

Prototype development

Testing & troubleshooting

AI in engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / related field

Tools

C/C++

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Direct Hire Location: Oxford, NC area Employment Type: Direct Hire Starting

$120,000–$140,000 annually Express Employment Professionals is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join an established product engineering and development team. This is a Direct Hire opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys taking products from concept and design through prototyping, testing, refinement, and production. The ideal candidate brings 10–15 years of electrical engineering experience, strong product development skills, and a working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications in engineering and product development.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and contribute to electrical design at the system and PCB level, including prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and integration.
• Support both new product development and sustaining engineering
• Translate product requirements, concepts, and ideas into detailed and practical technical solutions.
• Design, build, test, and refine prototypes and demonstration units.
• Develop and test software/firmware associated with new products and enhancements to existing products.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to transition new products and designs into production.
• Evaluate existing electrical designs and identify opportunities to improve quality, manufacturability, efficiency, reliability, and cost.
• Perform engineering analysis and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and system-level issues.
• Create and maintain accurate engineering specifications, drawings, test documentation, and other design records.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional engineering discussions.
• Apply emerging technologies—including AI-enabled tools and techniques where appropriate—to improve engineering and product development processes.
• Stay current with advances in electrical engineering, electronics, software, and related technologies.
• Manage assigned projects and work toward established engineering milestones and deadlines.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10–15 years of progressive electrical engineering experience, preferably involving product development.
• Demonstrated experience with system-level electrical design and PCB design.
• Experience developing prototypes and performing testing, troubleshooting, and system integration.
• Strong understanding of electrical and software design principles.
• Working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and an ability to recognize practical applications of AI within engineering or product development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take broad requirements and develop detailed, technically sound solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to engineering documentation and project timelines.
• Preferred Qualifications The following experience is highly desirable:
• Taking products from concept through production.
• Experience working within an ISO 13485 quality environment.
• Familiarity with product safety certifications and regulatory requirements, including UL, CSA, CE, or TÜV.
• Experience with firmware development and C/C++.
• Experience integrating Bluetooth and/or Wi‑Fi capabilities into PCB designs.
• Previous medical device or other highly regulated product development experience.
• EMI/EMC testing and troubleshooting
• Experience using AI tools to support engineering analysis, design, development, testing, documentation, or problem-solving.
• What Success Looks Like
• Engineering projects are completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Designs and products meet established quality, performance, and reliability expectations.
• New products move successfully from engineering into manufacturing.
• Engineering documentation remains complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Existing products and processes are continuously improved for quality, efficiency, manufacturability, and cost.
• New technologies and innovative approaches are evaluated and incorporated when they provide meaningful value. Compensation & Benefits Starting

$120,000–$140,000 The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Teladoc
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays Benefits are available following an introductory period. You should be proficient in:
• ISO 13485
• Engineering Degree
• Artificial Intelligence
• CE
• CSA
• Medical Device
• System-Level Electrical Design
• UL
• PCB Design Machines & technologies you'll use:
• CAD Software