Electrical Engineer II

Backburner Labs, Inc•Saint Paul, MN

8d•$95,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Backburner Labs is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy where mechanical, electrical, systems, and software engineers work together to solve complex technical challenges. From embedded systems and industrial automation to robotics, medical devices, IoT, cloud platforms, and AI-enabled applications, we help our clients build products that often don't exist yet. Our clients come to us when the engineering is difficult, the timeline is ambitious, and there isn't a roadmap waiting to be followed. They're looking for engineers who can create one. This role involves collaborating with talented engineers across disciplines, influencing technical decisions, learning new technologies, and helping turn ideas on a whiteboard into products used in the real world. The company moves quickly, trusts its engineers, and expects everyone to contribute ideas, not just code, designs, or specifications. This role is for an engineer who asks, "What's the hardest problem we're solving?" before asking, "What's the tech stack?"

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
Self-motivated to learn, with a high-energy, results-oriented work ethic.
Proficiency with EDA tools such as Altium and AutoCAD Electrical.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C# for automation tasks.
Experience with project scheduling tools to effectively manage timelines.
Familiarity with System Verilog for hardware description language applications.
Strong understanding of electrical principles, including circuit design and analysis.
Hands-on experience with soldering and assembling electronic components.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical systems and components in accordance with project specifications.
Create and review schematics, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as NEC and UL.
Utilize software tools like Altium and AutoCAD Electrical to create detailed designs and layouts.
Program industrial automation, servo motion systems, and related applications via PLCs in Structured Text.
Conduct testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems using tools such as DMMs, Oscilloscopes, software tools, and debuggers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage project scheduling and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Implement FPGA designs for various applications, ensuring optimal performance.
Document design processes, specifications, and test results for future reference.
Provide on-site technical support during the installation and commissioning phases of projects.
Hands-on work building high-voltage, three-phase, industrial automation electrical panels.