Senior Hardware Circuit Design Engineer

Insight Global (United States); Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Hardware Circuit Design Engineer to lead concept-through-production development of advanced analog and mixed-signal instrumentation used in automated test equipment. The role emphasizes high-speed, multilayer PCB design, power delivery, and signal integrity across complex boards.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in circuit design, expertise in op-amp based circuits, and proficiency with SPICE/ADS/Ansys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in EE or related field
• 12+ years of experience as a Circuit Design Engineer – analog and digital board-level circuitry
• Expertise in op-amp based circuit design, signal conditioning, filters, stability and compensation networks & control loop design
• High-speed design experience, including multi-GHz circuitry
• PCB layout experience with ability to guide CAD/layout personnel and mitigate noise/crosstalk on multilayer PCBs
• Experience with high-power signal delivery methods and switching power supply design
• Knowledge of thermal and mechanical fundamentals
• Proficiency with circuit simulation tools such as SPICE, ADS, and/or Ansys

Responsibilities

• Concept-through-production development of advanced analog and mixed-signal instrumentation.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues; perform root cause analysis on customer concerns.
• Drive continuous improvements across hardware design, testing, and operations.
• Take ownership of innovative products; collaborate with global engineering teams; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

High-speed PCB design

Power electronics

Signal integrity

System-level design

Op-amp based circuits

Circuit simulation

Multilayer PCB

PCB layout guidance

Education

Bachelor’s in EE

Tools

SPICE

ADS

Ansys

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Hardware Circuit Design Engineer for a leading semiconductor test and industrial automation technology client. This engineer will be responsible for the concept-through-production development of advanced analog and mixed-signal instrumentation used in automated test equipment. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in high-speed board-level circuit design, switching power supplies, signal integrity, and power delivery across complex multilayer PCB environments. This individual will investigate and resolve challenging technical issues, perform root cause analysis on customer-reported concerns, and drive continuous improvements across hardware design, testing, and operations. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of innovative products, collaborate with global engineering teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to next-generation technologies that power the world's most advanced electronic devices.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s in EE or related field12+ years of experience as a Circuit Design Engineer – designing both analog and digital board-level circuitryExpertise in Op-amp based circuit design, Signal conditioning, Filters, Stability and compensation networks & Control loop designHigh-speed design experience, including multi-GHz circuitryPCB layout experience with ability to guide CAD/layout personnel and mitigating noise and crosstalk on multilayer PCBsExperience with high-power signal delivery methods and switching power supply designKnowledge of thermal and mechanical fundamentalsProficiency with circuit simulation tools such as SPICE, ADS, and/or Ansys

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].