Senior Electrical Engineer

Crystal Group; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

On-Site Gym

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Hiawatha, Iowa is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for designing and developing custom electrical assemblies. Candidates should have 5+ years of Electrical Engineering experience and a Bachelor’s in a related field. This full-time, on-site role involves mentoring junior staff and working on high-speed digital circuitry and PCB design. Competitive benefits include medical insurance and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Electrical Engineering experience or equivalent documented experience in lieu of degree.
• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, document and troubleshoot custom electrical assemblies.
• Review electrical drawings to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Direct or coordinate electrical manufacturing and testing activities.

Skills

Use of full range of electrical test instruments

Proficiency in various software programs related to engineering theory

Demonstrated skill in building and troubleshooting complex electronic assemblies

Experience in component selection

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Ansys SIwave

SPICE

Job description

Work Model: Full-time, On-site – No Travel Required

Core Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

Company Information: At Crystal Group, we do hard things – designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.

Benefits:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• On-Site Gym

Job Summary

This position responsible for the design, development, and verification of custom electrical assemblies and interconnect. The position involves full-stack development of mixed signal printed circuit boards (PCBs containing high speed digital circuitry, embedded systems, power conversion, and/or related technologies, as well as associated chassis and interface wiring design. In addition, the Senior Electrical Engineer provides support to junior and peer senior staff through peer reviews, mentoring, and leadership of small project groups.

Essential Functions

• Architect, design, document and troubleshoot custom electrical assemblies in accordance with internal and external customer requirements
• Maintain extensive working knowledge of Crystal Group’s electrical design tools for efficient conversion of technical requirements into schematic diagrams, PCB layouts, and assembly drawings
• Review electrical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards
• Assist the Systems Engineering team in researching, designing, and evaluating systems and/or processes to meet customer requirements
• Ensure designs are producible and error free
• Provide advanced component-level review and in-depth electrical troubleshooting support for production line builds and customer returns
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of drawing and design standards
• Utilize engineering theory and simulation models to assess feasibility, sustainability, and operating condition effects
• Direct or coordinate electrical manufacturing and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements
• Compile data and write reports in support of electrical engineering studies and projects
• Design electrical test procedures and/or fixtures for factory programming and testing of products
• Evaluate electrical designs or prototypes for reliability, performance and environmental impact
• Write electrical performance requirements for new product developments
• Provide technical assistance for the Pilot Line build and testing of new products and systems
• Assist in the training and mentoring of junior engineers

Knowledge

• Advanced understanding of circuit design and printed circuit board layout
• Proficient in the specification and design of wire harnesses and cables
• Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical component industry standards
• Advanced understanding of commonly practiced concepts related to electrical engineering theory

Skills

• Use of full range of electrical test instruments including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power sources, electronic loads
• Proficiency in various software programs related to engineering theory (Altium Designer, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Ansys SIwave, SPICE)
• Demonstrated skill in building and troubleshooting complex electronic assemblies including analog, digital and/or power circuitry
• Experience in component selection and in interpreting and comparing component technical data sheets

Abilities

• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment
• Effective management of multiple concurrent projects to ensure timely completion of project milestones
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment and to change priorities as needed
• Effective leadership of small (1‑3 member) teams on well‑defined projects with moderate supervision, oversight, and coaching provided
• Interest in the continuous improvement of departmental process deficiencies, including proposal of solutions, and implementation of appropriate corrective action(s), with moderate managerial support provided

Required Qualification

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a “protected person”)
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related engineering field and 5+ years of Electrical Engineering experience or at least 15 years of documented Electrical Engineering / Design experience in lieu of a degree

Preferred Qualification

• 3+ years of printed circuit board layout experience
• 5+ years of electrical component building experience
• 5+ years of CAD software related work
• Extensive knowledge of computer equipment (PC, firewall, switch, data acquisition systems, UPS, server rack equipment, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of advanced testing equipment (spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, bit error rate testers, frequency response analyzers, etc)
• 1+ year of leadership experience
• Knowledge of embedded systems firmware design constraints and best practices

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional exposure to manufacturing floor environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for extended periods during product testing.

EEO Statement

Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All job offers are contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background check and drug screen.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary. Employment with Crystal Group remains at‑will.