Senior Electrical Engineer (PCB Design)

Company: Kforce Technology
Location: San Diego
Posted on: September 17, 2023

Job Description:

Kforce's client is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to be hybrid - 3 days onsite in UTC, La Jolla, CA area.

Responsibilities:

• Schematic capture, layout, and routing for PCBs using Altium Designer for interface with FPGA and precision measurement components, motors, LEDs, UART, DC, SMPS, isolation, and other circuits; Ensure circuits comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements
  
• Create and maintain Altium library of components and footprints
  
• Work closely with a team of firmware, software, optical, mechanical, and test engineers in all phases of the project, including requirements definition, design, testing, and qualification
  
• Identify hardware issues to solve them as early in the design cycle as possible
  
• Take technical ownership of electrical subsystems
  
• Improve signal and noise performance of analog circuits
  
• Review trends and determine root cause(s)
  
• Conduct risk assessment and identify potential reliability or safety hazards
  
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure product reliability
  
• Conduct design reviews and generate feedback to reach team alignment
  
• Modify test procedures to improve coverage and prevent recurrence of issues
  
• Perform integration testing of the hardware and firmware
  
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation of electrical components and design improvements
  
• Validate and produce technical specifications for new products
  
• Support initiatives to improve process efficiency and automation
  
• Document and communicate clearly, including through the generation of charts, layouts, and diagrams
  
• Troubleshoot, debug circuits, and provide technical service to fix and replace hardware.
  
• Bring products through certification (FCC, electrical safety, CE, UL, laser safety, etc.)
  
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, helping their growth and development
  

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