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Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are
Bay Computer Associates, Inc. (BCA) is a software development and electronics design firm that has been
operating in RI for over 30 years. BCA is part of a larger group, Impact Electronic Solutions, which is a
multi-site, family of companies that provides full-service electronics design and manufacturing services.
BCA specializes in high-end medical device design as well as consumer devices, manufacturing systems,
laboratory devices and research. We are a contract design firm with a permanent staff of engineers who
act as entire electronics and software group for manufacturers or compliment their existing team. While
this role is specific engineering design at our location in Rhode Island, our broader capabilities through
our other sites include PCB assembly, custom cable assemblies, custom cable harnesses, electronic subassemblies,
full box builds, electro-mechanical and pneumatic assemblies and other value-added
products.
Who You Are
You are passionate about electronics design and you are able to work within a very diverse space of both
large companies and startups, as well as varied fields of business. Our engineers are able to work on
multiple design projects a year, which allows for a fresh, exciting engineering environment. You can work
as a team lead throughout the design and development life-cycle. You understand product requirements
and can translate them into electrical requirements. You can communicate well with both technical and
non-technical audiences. You understand business and customer needs and strive to meet project goals.
You enjoy learning and mentoring, which is the key to success at BCA. BCA is a fantastic place to grow
and or continue your career in an environment where the sole focus is design engineering for various
electronic devices across different fields. Some areas of our expertise are listed below.
If you have experience in some of these areas and are also interested in exploring other areas, you would
fit in well with our team!
Sensitive Analog Signal Acquisition
High-Speed Digital Devices
High-Voltage / High-Current Systems
Sensor Integration (Various Types)
Microcontroller and FPGA Expertise
Custom PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Design
RF Design (Radio Frequency)
Wireless Power
Mixed-Signal Systems
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Cost-Effective Solutions
Prototyping and Rapid Development
Low-Power Electronics
Embedded Systems
EMC Compliance
Product Safety and Compliance
Basic Qualifications :
BS / MS Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field from ABET accredited program.
At least 5 years of experience designing analog and digital circuits.
Occasional travel (
Required Experience :
Proficient with schematic capture and PCB layout using industry standard tools, i.e. Altium.
Proficient with SPICE for analog circuit simulation.
Proficient with testing and troubleshooting hardware products.
Proficient with standard tools, such as Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters, Vector Network Analyzer, etc.
Soldering ability. We do not do full in-house assembly at our location, but rework skills are useful when prototyping designs or troubleshooting in our in-house lab.
Preferred Experience :
Additional experience in any of these areas is a bonus, but not strictly required for consideration.
Experience with medical device design or other safety-critical industries.
Familiarity with medical standards, such as IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 14971.
Experience with documentation control using a Quality Management System, such as ISO 13485. We are certified for our design and development capabilities.
Familiarity with regulatory testing for the FDA, FCC, or UL.
Experience troubleshooting and resolving EMI / EMC issues.
Experience with flex and rigid-flex designs.
Experience with FPGA development.
Proficient with Altium PCB Design Software, our preferred toolset.
Experience with PADS PCB Design Software or other toolsets. While Altium is our preferred toolset, we work on projects of all flavors, so occasionally we need to be flexible.
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams of firmware, software and mechanical engineers.
Experience with embedded software development a plus.
Skills :
Strong technical communication, both verbal and written.
Effective customer communication.
Ability to efficiently and effectively learn how to utilize new technologies.
Organized methodical work flow.
Ability to work independently, but contribute to team collaborations and outputs.
A proven problem solver and tackle complex problems head on, but aren't afraid to ask for help.
A natural self-starter with a drive to produce high quality products.
Flexible and have the ability to adapt to different types of work on a variety of projects.
Capable of balancing work between 2-3 projects at a time.
Location : Onsite - Cranston, Rhode Island