Principal Engineer Electronics

job summary:

Take on engineering responsibilities to ensure the successful achievement of objectives and coordination across various design and development phases of the Company's products. This includes overseeing methodology, design, verification, implementation, validation, and production support. You will be responsible for adhering to design principles, with a primary focus on board design, expertise in low-voltage electrical engineering, circuit design, and electronic systems, to create and enhance advanced control solutions. Demonstrate proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting electrical equipment, with a strong understanding of IGBTs and different switching technologies.

location: AUSTIN, Texas

job type: Permanent

salary: $110,000 - 140,000 per year

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and modify control boards that incorporate FPGAs and CPUs, ensuring they fulfill project-specific requirements.

• Create comprehensive schematics and layout designs, optimizing for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

• Develop and analyze low-voltage electrical circuits, including power management, signal processing, and control circuitry.

• Utilize simulation tools to model circuit behaviors and validate designs before physical prototyping.

• Integrate control boards with other system components to ensure compatibility and maximum performance across the entire system.

• Collaborate with firmware and software teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.

• Design and develop various electrical equipment, focusing on meeting functional and performance specifications.

• Apply industry best practices in electronic design, including component selection, layout optimization, and thermal management.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as mechanical engineers, firmware developers, and project managers, to ensure successful project completion.

• Communicate technical concepts and project progress clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Direct the development of new products by coordinating specifications, prototype design, validation tests, and preparation of supporting documentation.

• Perform project feasibility and cost analysis and provide justification for projects.

• Prepare project plans and schedules, gathering input from team members and stakeholders.

• Execute tasks according to project schedules, ensuring 100% on-time delivery. Provide timely updates on project status.

• Lead cross-functional teams focused on product improvement, standardization, cost reduction, productivity enhancement, and cycle time reduction initiatives.

• Guide the disposition of non-conformances and lead engineering responses to corrective actions based on established design guidelines.

• Review the work of less-experienced designers and engineers, offering mentorship and support. Develop training programs for junior engineers.

• Ensure product compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and industry regulations. Develop strategies to achieve compliance and certification.

• Lead the preparation of technical papers and contribute to invention disclosures.

• Represent the company at customer meetings, technical conferences, and other events in support of marketing and sales efforts.

• May serve as a seated member of an industrial technical committee or advisory group, representing the company's technical perspectives.

• Act as a subject matter expert within the company.

• Comply with all company policies, including adherence to ISO 9001 standards

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering or Physical Science from an accredited four-year institution, with 8 to 12 years of related work experience, or a Master's or PhD degree (preferred), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficiency in programming languages relevant to board design and control systems (e.g., VHDL, Verilog, C/C , Python).

• Experience in developing and debugging code for FPGA and CPU-based systems.

• 5 to 8 years of experience with relevant CAD, PDM, and/or simulation software.

• 3 to 5 years of experience applying industry standards.

• Proven experience writing technical papers, with preference for lead authorship.

• 3 to 5 years of experience managing projects, typically lasting up to one year, with teams of up to three members.

Skills and Abilities:

• strong ability to read and interpret various documents such as safety guidelines, standards, financial reports, legal papers, operating instructions, white papers, and procedure manuals.

• Proficient in writing technical reports, white papers, and formal correspondence.

• Comfortable speaking effectively at conferences or presenting to groups of customers or employees.

• strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather data, analyze facts, and draw sound conclusions.

• Able to interpret a wide range of technical instructions in both mathematical and diagrammatic formats and work with multiple abstract and concrete variables.

• Proficient in statistical tools and data analysis.

• strong desire to continually learn new skills, expand knowledge, and apply it to real-world situations.

• Action-oriented with a proactive approach to solving problems and executing tasks.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 8 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

skills:

VHDL

Verilog

C

C

Python

FPGA

CPU Systems

CAD

PDM

AutoCAD

Technical Writing

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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