Electrical Engineer

HELLBENDER Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

An Electrical Engineer, or Electronics Engineer, is responsible for developing and verifying electrical devices for functionality, safety, and efficiency. The duties include using design software to produce schematics and PCB layout, testing the device, and maintaining designs through their product life cycle. Hellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Artificial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes. Hellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, trans and underrepresented races in our community and industry.

Requirements

At least a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 5 yrs experience in PCB layout; or equivalent.
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, MS degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in design, project engineering and start-up of similar equipment.
Experience with rechargeable batteries, cable harness, and board to board interconnect design, DC to DC converters, and communication protocols (CAN, ETHERNET, UART, SERIAL, I2C, SPI)
Knowledge of PCB layout for MCU and SOM interfaces
Knowledge of RF communication design
Experience with electrical design drafting and schematics
Experience designing with CAD software such as Altium
Troubleshooting experience such as board bring-up, interconnection problems like ground loops, EMI/EMC, or environmental issues
Experience with standard lab tools (DMM, Oscilloscope, Current Meters, Logic/Bus Analyzer)
Strong communication, organizing, planning, and interpersonal skills
Must be proficient with Microsoft office products.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SMT device sensors including imagers preferred
Knowledge of drive control, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems preferred
Ability to work on US DOD ITAR controlled projects preferred
Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

Implement design requirements from customer use cases
Interact with contractors and customers using verbal and written communication
Document the electrical design and functional description for various systems
Technical purchasing specification and requisition
Fabrication and 1st article inspections
Develop and maintain project work schedules
Prepare cost estimates for internal / external customers
Inspect electrical components during and after the product installation
Failure analysis and resolution of electronic assemblies
Must have initiative. Will work independently and collectively. Must possess a strong desire to learn and build technical knowledge
Perform product design activity including MCU and SOM PCB layout, RF communication layout, and design for manufacturing.
Responsible for design, implementation, verification, and maintenance of electronic products and parts for consumer, industrial, and US DOD electronics.
Provide support for electrical work in the manufacturing cell design for internal manufacturing activities.
PCB and PCB stack (mezzanine) designs for automated test and assembly, as well as automated test equipment design.

Benefits

401(k)
5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by Hellbender
Dental insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
Flexible spending account
Health insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
Vision insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
7.5 weeks total Paid time off
As needed PPE reimbursement, including things such as prescription safety glasses, steel toe boots, ESD smock.
Profit Sharing (through 401k)
Hybrid work environment & flexible work schedule