Electrical Engineer

Pivotal Systems•Fremont, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and improving electrical systems and components. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting research, and utilizing engineering principles to develop innovative solutions. The successful candidate will contribute to the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (not Computer Engineering) or a related field with experience.
At least 5 years experience in electrical design, PCB layout and testing.
Proficiency in EAGLE PC layout tool (older versions).
Proficiency in Altium or Solidworks PCB layout tool.
Familiarity High-Voltage circuits (>200 Volts).
Experience with transistor-level design.
Experience with embedded processors such as ARM-9, CORTEX, etc. (hardware level).
Experience with switching power supplies (buck and boost).
Knowledge of industry standards and regulations for manufacturing processes and materials (e.g., ANSI, SEMI, UHP).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Solidworks Mechanical package helpful.
Experience with SPICE circuit simulator (LTSPICE).
Some knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
Familiarity with general discrete electronics.
Familiarity with gas delivery systems.
Project management skills.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and layout multi-layer PC Boards for gas flow and attending documentation.
Utilize CAD software to perform PC board layout up to ten-layers.
Design attending circuits based on embedded processors used in gas flow electronics.
Perform circuit simulation on critical circuits, PC board verification utilizing Gerber and ODB output from CAD software.
Optimize designs for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability.
Perform and document in-house R&D experiments to validate solutions.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing specialists, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components into overall product designs.
Communicate effectively with team members, project managers, and Electrical Engineering Manager.
Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and technologies.
Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance product performance and functionality.
Oversee the fabrication of prototypes and conduct thorough testing to validate design specifications.
Analyze test results and iterate on designs based on feedback.
Create comprehensive documentation, including fab and assembly drawings, Bill-of-Materials, Test routines and performance reports.
Ensure all design documentation complies with relevant industry standards and regulations.
Work to optimize designs for cost efficiency without compromising quality and performance.
Collaborate with procurement and manufacturing teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.