Principal Electrical Engineer

Re:Build Fikst, a Re:Build Manufacturing company, is a dynamic product development and engineering consulting firm located in Wilmington, MA. We work with pioneering clients to develop their technology, design their products, and bring those products to production. Areas of expertise include biomedical instruments and consumables, microfluidics, specialty plastic design, optics, industrial automation, robotics, and design for manufacturing. We have extensive in-house laboratory and rapid prototyping capability including CNCs, 3D printers, waterjet and laser cutters, which help facilitate fast prototyping and innovation. As part of Re:Build Manufacturing, we collaborate with other member sites and leverage a greater network of capabilities including composites, industrial design, structural analysis, and embedded systems design.

Re:Build Manufacturing is rekindling America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful, sustainable jobs in areas that have been deindustrialized over the past 20-30 years. Our strategy employs technology, systems, deep financial resources, and best management practices to compete and win as manufacturers in the global market. We are not private equity; we do not buy companies with the intention of selling them. Over the next decades, we aim to make a difference in the US manufacturing economy and the communities in which we operate. We believe in the power of people and the long-term competitive advantage derived from helping our employees achieve their fullest potential.

About the Role

We are looking for a player-coach who is passionate about teaching electrical and electronic systems design to less experienced engineers. This hands-on role thrives in the fast-paced environment of consulting and involves complex electrical engineering projects. You will be an experienced engineering leader with a broad range of electrical engineering disciplines, including analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, PCB design, sensors, instrumentation, embedded electronics, and electromechanical systems. As a creative problem solver, you will connect scientific theory with engineering design to create novel products. Collaboration is key—you will work alongside mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, industrial design, and systems engineers to create exceptional products. Strong communication skills are essential to explain technical concepts clearly to clients, teammates, and multidisciplinary project teams. You will be client-focused, energized by understanding customer challenges, developing innovative solutions, and building trusted relationships. A passion for building, testing, troubleshooting, and refining prototypes is crucial, using hands-on experimentation to improve product performance. Adaptability and lifelong learning are vital, as every project presents new technologies, industries, and engineering challenges. You will be passionate about developing products that have never existed before and helping bring innovative ideas to market.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative electrical and electronic solutions for products spanning medical devices, robotics, industrial automation, life sciences, and emerging technologies.
• Work throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from early concept and architecture through prototyping, testing, verification, manufacturing, and production.
• Design analog and digital circuitry, power systems, embedded electronics, sensor interfaces, instrumentation, PCB assemblies, and electromechanical control systems.
• Build, troubleshoot, and refine prototypes using industry-standard laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate closely with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and industrial design engineers.
• Work directly with clients to understand their challenges, participate in technical reviews and demonstrations, and partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to transition designs into production.
• Lead technical teams and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Guide clients through the big picture while diving deep into technical details.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience developing electrical or electronic products.
• Experience taking products from concept through manufacturing in a consulting services environment.
• Experience with analog and digital circuit design.
• PCB design and layout experience.
• Knowledge of embedded electronics and microcontroller-based systems.
• Experience with electrical design and simulation tools such as Altium, OrCAD, PSpice, or similar tools.
• Hands-on experience debugging hardware and validating designs.
• Proven ability to mentor and coach engineers, fostering their growth and success.
• Strong curiosity, collaboration skills, and a desire to continuously learn.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $165,000 - $250,000 per year. This range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the base compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to Company plans.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity to share ownership in the company and financial rewards of the success achieved together.