Job Description:

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Reports to: Manager, Engineering

Department: Engineering

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

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

Job Summary:

This position is 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.

Essential Functions

• Maintain basic working knowledge of Crystal Group’s electrical design tools for efficient conversion of technical requirements into schematic diagrams, PCB layouts, and circuit card assembly drawings

• Read and interpret electrical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards

• Assist the systems team in researching, designing, and evaluating systems and/or processes to meet customer requirements

• Ensure designs are producible and error free

• Provides component-level review and in-depth electrical troubleshooting support for products in Manufacturing and Technical Services

• Provides basic troubleshooting support for products in Manufacturing and Technical Services  

• Reviews electrical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards, as assigned

• 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 regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects

• Design electrical test control apparatus or equipment or develop procedures for testing products

• Perform detailed electrical calculations to compute and establish manufacturing standards or specifications

• Evaluate electrical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact

• Write electrical performance requirements for product development or engineering projects

• Provides technical assistance for the Pilot Line build and testing of new products and systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding and theory of printed circuit design and layouts

• Familiar with the design of wire harnesses and cables

• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment

• Basic knowledge of electrical component industry standards

• Basic understanding of commonly practiced concepts related to Electrical Engineering theory

• Current industry standards of soldering, wire assemblies, and base assemblies

• Use of full range instrumentation including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers

• Multitask to meet several simultaneous project milestones up to and including completion of several projects

• Work both independently and in a team environment with the ability to change priorities as needed

• Build, troubleshoot, and debug circuit boards and assemblies including analog and digital electronics

• Ability to use various software programs related to engineering theory (Altium Designer, Autodesk inventor, AutoCAD)

• Create, read, and compare technical data sheets

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 Science or related engineering field or at least 10+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience in lieu of a degree

Preferred Qualification

• 1+ years of PCB and schematic layout

• 3+ years of electrical component building experience

• 3+ 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 (bode plot generators, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, hall-effect probes, etc.)

Working Conditions

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

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.