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.