Senior Electrical Engineer: Lead PCBAs & AI-Driven Design

Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing in Wauconda, IL is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead complex electronic system and PCBA development from concept to production. You will drive design decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in electrical design, proficiency with Altium, and a strong track record in system integration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting electronic systems and PCBAs.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer and other electrical design tools.
• Strong understanding of schematic design, PCB layout, system integration, and advanced debugging techniques.
• Experience leading technical projects from concept through production and manufacturing transfer.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM), component selection, and product validation processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams and directly with customers.
• Experience utilizing AI‑powered engineering, design, analysis, or productivity tools to improve development efficiency, technical documentation, and problem‑solving.
• Firmware development, embedded systems experience, or hardware/software integration experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and validation of complex electronic systems, PCBAs, and embedded hardware solutions from concept through production.
• Serve as the technical lead on multiple concurrent projects, providing engineering direction, design oversight, and technical decision‑making throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Develop electrical architectures, schematics, PCB layouts, and design documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards and customer requirements.
• Perform circuit analysis, system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and root‑cause investigations to resolve complex technical challenges and improve product performance.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, manufacturing, quality, and project management teams to deliver robust, cost‑effective, and manufacturable solutions.
• Drive design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering evaluations to ensure product reliability, safety, and successful project execution.
• Research, evaluate, and select electronic components, technologies, and design approaches to optimize performance, cost, availability, and manufacturability.
• Support prototype builds, verification testing, and design transfer activities, working directly with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless transition into production.
• Utilize Altium Designer and other engineering tools to develop, review, and maintain high‑quality electrical designs and documentation.
• Interface directly with customers to understand technical requirements, provide project updates, and develop innovative solutions that align with business objectives.
• Mentor and support junior engineers by providing technical guidance, sharing best practices, and fostering professional development within the engineering team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance engineering processes, design methodologies, and product development efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Schematic understanding

System integration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

EDA tools

Job description

Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing in Wauconda, IL is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead complex electronic system and PCBA development from concept to production. You will drive design decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in electrical design, proficiency with Altium, and a strong track record in system integration,