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Senior Electrical Design Engineer

NPAworldwide · Bethlehem, PA · 3 wk ago
Engineering$145k/yrFull-time

Circuit & PCB Design

  • Create and update schematics and printed circuit boards for embedded digital control systems.
  • Select components, manage constraints, and drive design for manufacture (DFM) and design for test (DFT) practices.
  • Lead peer reviews for schematics, PCB layout, and design outputs.

Digital Interfaces & Embedded Systems Design

  • Design microcontroller I/O, logic-level signal conditioning, and serial communication buses (SPI, IC, UART).
  • Collaborate with firmware engineers to define interfaces, timing, and board bring-up.

Manufacturing & Cross Functional Support

  • Plan and execute board-level validation, functional tests, and environmental/EMC analysis.
  • Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to meet third-party requirements.
  • Support release to production, including first article review and sustaining improvements.
  • Support manufacturing in resolving build issues and implementing engineering changes.

Continuous Improvement

  • Produce clear, production ready documentation: BOMs, cost estimates, interface specifications.
  • Maintain accurate revision control and change documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Stay current with tools, components, and standards in digital hardware design, and champion process improvements.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering.
  • 10+ years of electrical engineering experience with a focus on digital circuits.
  • Familiarity with analog circuits and power electronics preferred.
  • Technical Proficiency:
    • Digital logic, embedded microcontrollers, and internal serial communications (SPI, IC).
    • External communications (e.g. Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485) and protection in harsh environments.
    • Integrated design tools (e.g. Altium) for schematic and PCB layout.
    • Knowledge of circuit simulation tools (e.g. Plexim, Simulink, LTspice) preferred.
    • Knowledge of FPGA/CPLD development and HDL (e.g. VHDL, Verilog) preferred.
    • Knowledge of IPC-610, UL/CSA, and related compliance standards preferred.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

  • Be a valued contributor in a fun and collaborative work environment.
  • This company has been formally awarded Top Place to Work!
  • No surprise when you speak with this progressive senior leadership team, look at the great employee benefits, and consider the ongoing expansion project.
  • They offer competitive salaries and special employee benefits that exceed expectations in the general manufacturing industry including a chef to prepare free lunches!
  • This company culture is an ideal environment to accomplish these results as they DO NOT allow the phrase Thats how we have always done it.

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