Staff Engineer, Electrical

Pacific Biosciences Of California • Menlo Park, CA

219d • $148,200 - $222,200 • Remote

About The Position

PacBio is looking for an experienced staff electrical engineer to implement electronic subsystems for our next-generation SMRT sequencing instruments. This person will work on the entire PCBA process, from writing functional specifications to assembled PCBA testing. This person will drive all required design reviews (schematic, layout, test plan). This person should be comfortable implementing complex mixed analog and digital circuit boards, as well as FPGA designs. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and excel in effective collaboration with mechanical, optical, software, manufacturing, and systems subject matter experts within the department as well as program management. Ideally, the candidate has experience with semiconductor capital equipment, laboratory instruments, or similar products.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 7-10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or a minimum of 5-8 years of related experience with a Master's degree; or a minimum of 3-7 years of related experience with a PhD.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Possess an analytical mindset and extensive experience with electronic and FPGA design.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and structured problem-solving approach (e.g., Lean Six-Sigma methodology).
• Demonstrated competency in electronic board designs and transitioning products to manufacturing.
• Proficient at schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium, OrCAD and Cadence Allegro CAD/EDA design tools.
• Experienced in signal integrity and EMI/EMC design techniques for PCBA design.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, a strong team player, able to take initiative, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively as part of a strong hardware team.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, interacting with scientists and engineers from a variety of disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with designs incorporating FPGAs.
• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment, laboratory instruments, or similar products.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, build and test complex mixed analog and digital custom circuit boards, including programmable logic.
• Improve existing designs to be more reliable, manufacturable, and serviceable.
• Transition deliverables to mass production in collaboration with manufacturing NPI.
• Collaborate with manufacturing on product-sustaining activities.
• Work closely with turnkey PCBA manufacturer and assembly house to build prototypes.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Systems Engineering, Optical, Mechanical, and System Integration teams to refine hardware requirements.
• Work with stakeholders across the company to understand product needs and implement customer-focused solutions that meet business goals for quality, schedule, and cost.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $148,200.00 - $222,200.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree