Senior Electrical Engineer - Altium

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Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Altium

Duration: 12 months contract.

Location: Durham, NC

Technical Skills

Must Have

• Altium Designer
• Circuit Design
• PCB Layout
• Electronic Troubleshooting
• Hardware Debugging
• Product Development
• Design Verification & Validation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Technical Documentation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Nice to Have

• AutoCAD Electrical
• Microsoft Visio
• PLC Systems
• Industrial Controls
• Electrical Panel Design
• EMI/EMC Analysis
• Embedded Hardware Design

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer with 6+ years of experience in electrical and electronic product development. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, troubleshooting, and enhancement of electrical systems, electronic circuitry, and electromechanical products throughout the product lifecycle. This role requires strong technical expertise, independent decision-making, and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines to resolve complex product development challenges.
• The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Altium Designer, electronic circuit design, hardware troubleshooting, and product development. Experience with Visio and AutoCAD Electrical is considered a strong plus.
• Onsite Position

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical and electronic systems for new and existing products.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting documentation using Altium Designer.
• Develop analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal circuit designs.
• Perform system-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis on complex electrical and electronic issues.
• Support product verification, validation, and qualification activities.
• Evaluate design alternatives and make informed trade-offs between competing design topologies, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
• Extend and enhance existing product platforms while maintaining compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Lead electrical design efforts through all phases of the Product Development Process.
• Coordinate development activities across multidisciplinary teams including Mechanical, Software, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
• Assess technical risks and provide recommendations regarding product feasibility and design approaches.
• Support prototype builds, debug activities, and manufacturing transfers.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, BOMs, design specifications, test procedures, and engineering reports.
• Serve as a technical resource for resolving complex product and system behavior issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to less experienced team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, tools, and product quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in electrical or electronic product development.
• Advanced proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design.

Strong experience in:

• Circuit design and analysis
• Power distribution and power electronics
• Analog and digital electronics
• PCB design and layout
• Hardware integration and testing
• Product troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Experience creating and reviewing engineering documentation and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of design verification, validation, and product lifecycle processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.