Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical / Electronics Engineer - Hardware

Location: Charlotte NC (Onsite) / Relocation Open

Duration: Long Term Contract

Primary Skills: PCB/PCA Altium/OrCAD

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrical Engineer will select or design all electrical components and Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCA) for a comprehensive line of automotive electrical diagnostic products and accessories. You will lead the development of high-speed digital circuits with embedded microcontrollers usually battery powered precision analog front-ends to maintain signal quality and robust power management systems from initial concept to high-volume manufacturing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• PCA & Circuit Design: Design complex multi-layer PCBs and PCAs including schematic capture and layout using industry-standard tools like Altium Designer (preferred) or OrCAD.
• Component Selection: Identify and source high-reliability automotive-grade components (AEC-Q or CAT qualified) for microcontrollers sensors wiring/ribbon and communication transceivers.
• Communication Protocols: Integrate and validate communication interfaces including Bluetooth CAN LIN Ethernet and OBD-II as needed.
• Power Management: Develop efficient power systems for battery-operated handheld devices including charging circuits and high-voltage protection for vehicle-connected probes.
• Signal Integrity & Testing: Conduct simulations and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to ensure diagnostic accuracy and immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMC).
• Prototyping & Validation: Build and debug electrical prototypes performing root-cause analysis on PCA failures and optimizing for mass production (Design for Manufacturability and Testability - DFM/DFT).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience Required

• Bachelors degree or masters degree in electrical or electronics Engineering or a related field experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in electronics hardware design ideally focusing on handheld electronic devices or automotive equipment.
• Design Tools: Mastery of PCB layout software and circuit simulation tools like PSpice LTspice or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Embedded Systems: Strong understanding of embedded hardware architecture (STM ARM Cortex-M Family) and experience interfacing with firmware teams.
• Instrumentation: Proficiency with advanced laboratory equipment including high-speed oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers and logic analyzers.
• Standards & Compliance: Deep knowledge of electronics safety and regulatory standards such as CE UL or automotive-specific AEC-Q certifications and IEC 61010 (Safety for measurement equipment)
• Experience collaborating with subcontractors and integrating supply chain partners.
• Basic knowledge of project management methodologies and the ability to collaborate with teams to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation continuous improvement and product development.
• Strong decision-making and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% annually as required.

Preferred Skills

• Technical knowledge of diagnostic systems electronic components and automotive electrical systems
• Familiarity with automotive electrical systems and diagnostic protocols (e.g. CAN bus ODB-II) is highly preferred.
• General knowledge of ERP for new parts/SKU creation and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems to control file revisions (Engineering Changes ECN).
• Automotive industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.