Associate Electrical Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Associate Electrical Engineer to join our supercapacitor module team. In this role, you will focus on modifying PCB layouts, reading advanced electrical schematics, and performing precise soldering and debugging on complex circuit boards. The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical expertise with CAD capabilities and a disciplined approach to interpreting specifications, conducting qualification tests, and documenting technical results.

Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high-energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and accurately analyze complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Design and modify PCB layouts and schematics using Altium.
• Perform high-precision soldering and desoldering on PCBs, executing surface-mount technology (SMT), fine-pitch components, and through-hole reworks.
• Debug printed circuit boards down to the component level, identifying short circuits, open traces, cold solder joints, or faulty components.
• Perform rigorous design and qualification testing (e.g., functional, environmental, thermal, and stress testing) on prototypes and production units.
• Set up specialized test fixtures, automated test equipment (ATE), and data acquisition systems to validate product safety, performance, and compliance.
• Write comprehensive, detailed test reports documenting test environments, procedures, raw data, and finalized results.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a highly related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience, with proven experience in reading schematics, board debugging, and PCB layout.
• Expert familiarity with precision soldering equipment (hot air rework stations, fine-tip irons) and electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers).
• Exceptional board-level troubleshooting logic, strong technical writing capability, excellent manual dexterity, and a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Flexible PTO
• Paid holidays
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Program

Pay

The starting base pay for this role is $65,000 to $85,000 per year. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.