Electrical Engineer

Employee Magnets•Knoxville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking a self-directed electrical engineer who can lead the full design cycle, from schematic to implementation, across complex mixed-signal systems. This role blends deep technical design with hands-on lab work, supporting both new product development and legacy systems in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment.

Requirements

B.S.E.E. or higher with 5+ years in analog/digital circuit design
Strong hands-on experience with lab instrumentation and debugging techniques
Proficiency with Altium Designer and SPICE simulation tools
Familiarity with standard digital interfaces: I²C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet
Ability to manage and document work independently while contributing within a structured, team-based environment

Nice To Haves

experience communicating with service technicians or customers on hardware issues

Responsibilities

Design, simulate, and test analog and digital circuits using microcontrollers, FPGAs, DSPs, op-amps, A/D converters, filters, and power supplies (linear and DC/DC switching)
Develop interface electronics for motion control, sensors, optical systems, and communications
Capture schematics and drive multilayer PCB layout using Altium (or similar)
Execute board bring-up, debugging, prototyping, verification testing, and performance characterization
Provide design support for existing systems and legacy PCBs
Communicate hardware changes with service and manufacturing teams
Participate in evaluating emerging technologies to inform future product directions
Collaborate closely with mechanical and software engineers on tightly integrated electro-mechanical and electro-optical systems