Sr/Principal Electrical Engineer

Associates Systems LLC

$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (10 years experience) or Master's degree (8 years experience) in relevant field.
  • Experience with embedded/discrete PCBAs from design to production.
  • Familiarity with power management systems (12-48 VDC, up to 1000 W).
  • Proven skills in designing custom sensors (5-48 VDC).
  • Capable of harness design for both signal and power (DC).
  • Strong mathematical abilities, adept at applying advanced math and statistics.
  • Proficient in using electronic schematic/layout software.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and design optimized electrical and electronic circuit systems.
  • Support technicians and production teams with technical expertise.
  • Use analytical software for engineering calculations and designs.
  • Create and review schematics and layouts with development tools.
  • Oversee the manufacturing and prototyping phases for testing.
  • Develop qualification and validation test plans.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams, suppliers, and contractors.
  • Document project development and maintain clear timelines and budgets.
  • Manage firmware development using Agile methodologies.
  • Mentor junior engineers in technical skills.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and potential for remote work.
  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Engaging team-oriented culture fostering collaboration.
  • Exposure to multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
  • Access to the latest tools and technologies in the field.
Full Job Description
The Senior Electrical Engineer position requires advanced experience developing and troubleshooting electrical systems and circuit board assemblies. This individual will manage development and execution of new product development and sustaining projects with limited supervision.

The ability to create circuit designs, schematics and board layouts is required. Experience with embedded system development as individual contributor preferred. Must have ability to methodically test and identify circuit deficiencies and deploy sustainable corrective measures. Requires advanced mathematical skills to perform calculations and ability to think creatively.

The Senior Electrical Engineer must work closely with Quality Control, Manufacturing, Materials, Engineering, and Test departments ensuring verbal and written communications are clear and understood. The position functions in an office/manufacturing environment with long periods of sitting and the use of job specific tooling and software.

Responsibilities
  • Plan, conceptualize, and create optimized electrical and electronic circuit designs.
  • Provide technical support to field technicians and the production operations team.
  • Utilize engineering calculations and analysis software to support design work.
  • Create and review schematics and board layouts using commercial development software.
  • Coordinate manufacture and build of working prototypes for beta testing.
  • Develop and coordinate qualification and validation test plans.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, and contractors.
  • Prepare detailed documentation to track project development and design activities.
  • Ensure project timeline is met and project stays within budget.
  • Manage firmware development cycles using Agile project management methods.
  • Mentor junior engineers.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering plus 10 years or Master's Degree plus 8 years of relevant professional experience in individual-contributor role.
  • Embedded / discrete PCBA design to production experience.
  • 5-48 VDC custom sensors
  • 12-48 VDC Power Management (up to 1000 W)
  • Harness Design -Signal and Power (DC)
  • Remote communication / control
  • Excellent math skills: able to apply advanced math principles and statistics to solve problems.
  • Exceptional technical, problem-solving skills and reasoning ability.
  • Proficient with electronic schematic / layout tools.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.
  • Must be self-motivated and embrace team culture.

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