Principal Engineer, PCB Technology

About Us

Infinitum has raised the bar for a new generation of motor that is better for the planet and people. The company’s patented air core motors offer superior performance in half the weight and size, at a fraction of the carbon footprint of traditional motors, making them pound for pound the most efficient in the world. Infinitum motors open up sustainable design possibilities for the machines we rely on to be smaller, lighter and quieter, improving our quality of life while also saving energy and reducing waste. Based in Austin, Texas, Infinitum is led by a team of industry experts and pioneers.

About the Role

The Principal Engineer, PCB Technology reports to the CTO and is responsible for directing the development and continuous improvement of Infinitum’s PCB stators. This includes definition, system verification testing, and direct support to the R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams. This individual is a key contributor to the qualification of new stator designs produced in-house or from supplier partners using laboratory and analytical equipment. The candidate is expected to possess or quickly gain complete knowledge of the Characterization Lab equipment and its use. The role involves adding to Infinitum’s Intellectual Property portfolio through novel design approaches or methods that improve performance or reduce costs. The candidate directs the activities of the Stator CAM team, outputting NC and test data files for the shop floor and process routes (batch cards).

Responsibilities

• Design of printed circuit boards for system testing, customer reference designs, and product characterization.
• Design, simulate, prototype, and test circuitry and systems.
• Act as liaison between PCB stator suppliers and R&D/Engineering.
• Evaluate and characterize new products.
• Create datasheets, application notes, training material, and other product documentation.
• Work independently and collaboratively on projects involving Infinitum motor platforms.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and perform detailed failure analysis on products to make DFM improvements and insert early-stage testing.
• Support corporate New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts.
• Write complete specifications and work closely with other organizations to ensure new products meet customer and market requirements.
• Work with the Product Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing groups to transfer products to production seamlessly.
• Keep up to date with the latest technologies (semiconductor, assembly, packaging, tools).
• Cooperate with Project Managers to maintain an up-to-date project plan and schedule.
• Initiate prototype builds and manage product characterization.
• Design evaluation boards and characterization fixtures, and direct or perform measurements.
• Evaluate operational systems and recommend design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions or improve robustness.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; MSEE a plus.
• 10+ years of direct experience in PCB fabrication, CAM, and test.
• Comfortable with lab equipment used in the characterization and design of PCB stators, including metrology & microsectioning, electrical analysis, IR scanning, and elemental analysis.
• Experience with PCB design, development, and network analysis.
• Proficiency with PCB design software (e.g., Altium, Genisys, Pentalogix, CAM350) is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting at a technical level.
• Ability to manage projects and work with other departments to meet deadlines and communicate critical design goals.
• Willingness to learn and adopt software tools in support of job function.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Healthcare FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Group Life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan (no employer match).
• Stock options.
• Open paid time off (PTO).
• 12 paid company holidays.
• Potential relocation assistance for eligible positions.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid opportunities based on role requirements.
• Company-paid lunch on Fridays.
• Community give-back opportunities.

Location: Austin, TX (HQ). Reports to: Chief Technology Officer.