We currently have an opening for an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer in our Richmond office. This role involves the analysis, design, testing, and commissioning of motor-control electronic systems and PCB hardware for linear actuator products. You will work closely with the Research & Development, Firmware, Mechanical, and Product teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable control systems from concept through production.
Key responsibilities
include PCB design, component evaluation, product testing, and supporting in-house assembly and quality-control activities. You will also prepare technical documentation, collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners, and contribute to the development of new actuator controllers and related electronic products.
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop PCBs and flexible PCBs (FPC) for a variety of products
- Perform circuit analysis, schematic design, layout reviews, and design validation
- Conduct product testing, debugging, and commissioning of new and updated control systems
- Build and operate test setups for stress, thermal, and reliability evaluations
- Support in-house assembly, troubleshooting, and quality-control activities
- Select and evaluate components for performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability
- Prepare engineering documentation, including specifications, test procedures, and production packages
- Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and product teams throughout the full product lifecycle
- Work with overseas manufacturing partners on DFM, prototyping, and production readiness
- Contribute to the development of new products and the continuous improvement of existing ones
- Act as Product Owner for developing, procuring, and launching electronic products
Required Skills and Experiences
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience with PCB CAD tools and hardware product developmentStrong understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from requirements to production releaseGood understanding of motor control systems and their associated challengesMethodical, organized approach to testing, documentation, revision control, and traceabilityStrong time management, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently and with both local and overseas teamsNice To Have
Familiarity with Microchip MCUsEmbedded programming experience, including C for microcontrollersProficiency in Altium Designer for PCB designExperience designing or working with test jigs / automated test setupsExperience with documentation standards and version control tools such as SVNSystems engineering experienceFamiliarity with root-cause analysis methodsUnderstanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI / EMC considerationsKnowledge of North American manufacturing standards and certificationsFamiliarity with communication and control technologies such as :RFWi-FiThread / MatterBluetoothCANBUSMODBUSReasons you’ll love working here
Rapidly growing company with strong opportunities for impact and advancementFlexible schedule, with up to two remote days per week when in-office work is not requiredComprehensive extended health and dental benefitsElectric sit-stand desks and ergonomic accessoriesQuarterly team events and monthly free lunchEmployee discounts across all subsidiaries (Progressive Automations, Progressive Desk, etc.)#J-18808-Ljbffr