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Senior Electrical Engineer

durham, nc • Posted 4 days ago
Onsite Full Time Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
Duration: Aug 17, 2026 - Aug 4, 2027
Location: Durham NC 27703
Schedule: 1st shift
Onsite Position
Description
  • We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer with 6+ years of experience in electrical and electronic product development.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, troubleshooting, and enhancement of electrical systems, electronic circuitry, and electromechanical products throughout the product lifecycle.
  • This role requires strong technical expertise, independent decision-making, and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines to resolve complex product development challenges.
  • The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Altium Designer, electronic circuit design, hardware troubleshooting, and product development. Experience with Visio and AutoCAD Electrical is considered a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop electrical and electronic systems for new and existing products.
  • Create schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting documentation using Altium Designer .
  • Develop analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal circuit designs.
  • Perform system-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis on complex electrical and electronic issues.
  • Support product verification, validation, and qualification activities.
  • Evaluate design alternatives and make informed trade-offs between competing design topologies, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
  • Extend and enhance existing product platforms while maintaining compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
  • Lead electrical design efforts through all phases of the Product Development Process.
  • Coordinate development activities across multidisciplinary teams including Mechanical, Software, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
  • Assess technical risks and provide recommendations regarding product feasibility and design approaches.
  • Support prototype builds, debug activities, and manufacturing transfers.
  • Generate and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, BOMs, design specifications, test procedures, and engineering reports.
  • Serve as a technical resource for resolving complex product and system behavior issues.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to less experienced team members.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, tools, and product quality.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in electrical or electronic product development.
  • Advanced proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design.
  • Strong experience in:
    • Circuit design and analysis
    • Power distribution and power electronics
    • Analog and digital electronics
    • PCB design and layout
    • Hardware integration and testing
    • Product troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Experience creating and reviewing engineering documentation and technical specifications.
  • Strong understanding of design verification, validation, and product lifecycle processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Technical Skills
Must Have
  • Altium Designer
  • Circuit Design
  • PCB Layout
  • Electronic Troubleshooting
  • Hardware Debugging
  • Product Development
  • Design Verification & Validation
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Technical Documentation
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
Nice to Have
  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • Microsoft Visio
  • PLC Systems
  • Industrial Controls
  • Electrical Panel Design
  • EMI/EMC Analysis
  • Embedded Hardware Design
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