Sr Electrical Engineer

Itron, Inc.; Walhalla (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking a hardware engineer to design, analyze and test electrical components and systems for residential, commercial or industrial use.

You will define requirements, develop system architectures, and produce functional specifications for analog front-end, digital control, power supplies and communications modules. Responsibilities include schematic design, PCB layout, component selection, prototype builds, hardware debugging and release to manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or related field) and 3 years of product development.
• Experience in full life-cycle electronic hardware development.
• Design of analog and digital subsystems and PCB layout/schematic capture.
• Knowledge of DFМ/DFT, reliability testing and EMC/EMI standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze and test analog front-end, digital control, power modules and communications.
• Create system architectures and functional specs; release to manufacturing.
• Schematic capture, PCB layout, prototype builds and hardware debugging.
• Coordinate with firmware, mechanical and manufacturing to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Hardware development

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

PCB layout

Schematic capture

Circuit simulation

DFM/DFT

Reliability testing

EMC/EMI knowledge

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

EGAD tools Cadence/Altium

LTspice

PSpice

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal Generator

LCR Meter

Job description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

Job Description:

Support new product development including design, analysis and testing of electrical and electronic components, products or systems for residential, commercial or industrial applications. Understand product requirements, define system architecture, and develop functional specifications for analog front-end, digital control, power supplies and communications modules. Responsible for schematic design, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout, electronic component selection, prototype builds, hardware debug, hardware verification/validation and release to manufacturing. Support reliability testing and qualification efforts, including accelerated life tests (ALT) and emissions evaluations, to ensure compliance with utility and industrial standards. Create and maintain documentation including design artifacts, assembly drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and test plans along with their results. Coordinate efforts across firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams and partner with procurement to ensure supply chain continuity, optimize manufacturability and support product lifecycle needs. Collaborate with contract manufacturing and assembly partners to address technical questions, validate Bill of Material (BOM) accuracy and readiness, and facilitate a smooth transition from design to manufacturing. Optimize PCB assembly costs to keep overall manufacturing expenses within budget.

Job Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a directly related field plus three (3) years of experience in product development. Experience must include:

Three (3) years of experience in the following (experience may be gained concurrently):

• Full life-cycle electronic hardware development - including prototyping, assembly process, test/verification and final design release for production.
• Design of both analog and digital circuit subsystems - including low-noise amplifiers, filters, power conversion modules, microcontroller architectures, Flash memories, logic devices, display interfaces, sensors, communication protocols, and signal-integrity management.
• PCB layout and schematic capture using EGAD tools (Cadence or Altium).
• Circuit simulation and modeling of analog and digital systems (L Tspice or PSpice).
• Design for manufacturability/ testability (DFM/DFT) and reliability engineering.
• Experience in performance validation and reliability test methodologies – including Accelerated Life Testing (ALT) and conducted and radiated emissions (Near-End).
• Experience with industry standards and compliance frameworks (IEC, ISO, and EMC/EMI).
• Troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, failure-mode detection.
• Test, measurement, validation of hardware using equipment such as oscilloscope, multimeter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, and LCR meter.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don’t perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate’s starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [e-mail].

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com