Electrical Engineer II

Ultima Genomics•Fremont, CA

13d•$110,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ultima Genomics is hiring a full-time Electrical Engineer II for an onsite position in Fremont, California. The role contributes to the technical direction and development of next-generation automated sequencing instruments, taking electrical designs from concept through production across robotics, precision motion control, high-speed data acquisition, mixed-signal electronics, and test automation. The engineer translates system requirements into electrical specifications; designs custom PCBs and wire harnesses; verifies and characterizes hardware and firmware; tests prototypes; and supports product integration, manufacturing readiness, and volume production. The position also involves troubleshooting electrical issues, developing automated test and measurement systems, maintaining design and production documentation, and managing component obsolescence and alternate-part qualification. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and at least two years of relevant industry experience. Ultima Genomics describes itself as a rapidly growing genomics technology company developing technologies to enable genomic information at scale. The posted California base salary range is $110,000 to $125,000; actual pay depends on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The role is eligible for a benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
At least 2 years of relevant industry experience.
Hands-on experience designing custom PCBs and mixed-signal electronics with embedded microcontrollers.
Experience collaborating with firmware engineers on hardware-software integration and with mechanical and other engineering teams on design integration.
Strong understanding of signal and power integrity.
Proficiency with electronic design tools such as Altium Designer or KiCad for schematic capture and PCB layout creation and review.
Experience using circuit-simulation tools such as SPICE.
Experience designing industrial electrical systems, including power-supply sizing, component selection, wire-harness design, and electrical enclosure or panel layout.
Knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation techniques, including grounding, shielding, filtering, and selecting appropriate harness and interconnect components.
Strong troubleshooting skills for board-level electronics and complex multidisciplinary systems, with hands-on proficiency using bench and portable measurement equipment.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python for test automation and data analysis.
Experience designing automated test platforms or reliability test setups.

Responsibilities

Shape the technical direction of next-generation automated sequencing instruments and take electronic designs from concept through production.
Translate system requirements into electrical specifications; participate in design reviews and risk assessments; and support applicable safety, EMC, and regulatory compliance activities.
Design custom PCBs and wire harnesses for complex electromechanical systems, including component selection, schematic capture, layout collaboration, and design documentation.
Define and execute experiments to verify hardware and firmware functionality, characterize performance, and evaluate board-level failure modes.
Perform prototype testing, document findings and design improvements, and support new product integration, manufacturing readiness, and transition to volume production.
Design automated test and measurement systems to identify component-level failures; troubleshoot electrical issues; and collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
Develop build, test, and training documentation; maintain electrical design records, bills of materials, and engineering changes; and manage component obsolescence and alternate-part qualification throughout the product lifecycle.
Perform other job duties as assigned.