Senior Electrical Engineer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is actively seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a 12+ month contract in Durham, NC.

The role focuses on leading electrical design through all stages of product development, creating schematics and PCB layouts in Altium, and collaborating across disciplines to resolve complex issues. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in electrical/electronic product development, strong troubleshooting, and experience with mixed-signal design and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 6+ years of professional experience in electrical/electronic product development.
• Advanced proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design.
• Experience with circuit design, power distribution and mixed-signal electronics.
• Strong ability to create and review engineering documentation and specifications.
• Proven track record in design verification, validation and product lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and enhance electrical systems and electromechanical products.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting documentation using Altium Designer.
• Lead electrical design efforts through all phases of the Product Development Process.
• Coordinate development across Mechanical, Software, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Altium Designer

Circuit Design

PCB Layout

Electronic Troubleshooting

Hardware Debugging

Product Development

Design Verification & Validation

Root Cause Analysis

Technical Documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Senior Electrical Engineer. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Durham, NC (Onsite).

Job ID:26-32075

Pay Range: $60/hr - $70/hr with flex. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision).

Key Responsibilities:

• We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer with 6+ years of experience in electrical and electronic product development.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, troubleshooting, and enhancement of electrical systems, electronic circuitry, and electromechanical products throughout the product lifecycle.
• This role requires strong technical expertise, independent decision-making, and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines to resolve complex product development challenges.
• The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Altium Designer, electronic circuit design, hardware troubleshooting, and product development. Experience with Visio and AutoCAD Electrical is considered a strong plus.
• Design and develop electrical and electronic systems for new and existing products.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting documentation using Altium Designer.
• Develop analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal circuit designs.
• Perform system-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis on complex electrical and electronic issues.
• Support product verification, validation, and qualification activities.
• Evaluate design alternatives and make informed trade-offs between competing design topologies, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
• Extend and enhance existing product platforms while maintaining compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Lead electrical design efforts through all phases of the Product Development Process.
• Coordinate development activities across multidisciplinary teams including Mechanical, Software, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
• Assess technical risks and provide recommendations regarding product feasibility and design approaches.
• Support prototype builds, debug activities, and manufacturing transfers.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, BOMs, design specifications, test procedures, and engineering reports.
• Serve as a technical resource for resolving complex product and system behavior issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to less experienced team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, tools, and product quality.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must Have Skills: Altium Designer, Circuit Design, PCB Layout, Electronic Troubleshooting, Hardware Debugging, Product Development, Design Verification & Validation, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Documentation, Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Nice to Have Skills: AutoCAD Electrical, Microsoft Visio, PLC Systems, Industrial Controls, Electrical Panel Design, EMI/EMC Analysis, Embedded Hardware Design
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in electrical or electronic product development.
• Advanced proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design.
• Circuit design and analysis
• Power distribution and power electronics
• Analog and digital electronics
• PCB design and layout
• Hardware integration and testing
• Product troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Experience creating and reviewing engineering documentation and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of design verification, validation, and product lifecycle processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Our client is a leading Medical Device Equipment Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.