Electrical Engineer

Electrical EngineerPittsburgh, PAHellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Artificial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes. Hellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, trans and underrepresented races in our community and industry.Job SummaryAn Electrical Engineer, or Electronics Engineer, is responsible for developing and verifying electrical devices for functionality, safety, and efficiency. The duties include using design software to produce schematics and PCB layout, testing the device, and maintaining designs through their product life cycle.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Electrical Engineer will have duties and responsibilities that focus on design, safety, sustainability, quality assurance, and manufacturability. This position will perform product design activity including MCU and SOM PCB layout, RF communication layout, and design for manufacturing. This position will be responsible for design, implementation, verification, and maintenance of electronic products and parts for consumer, industrial, and US DOD electronics. This position will additionally provide support for electrical work in the manufacturing cell design for internal manufacturing activities. Principal duties and responsibilities include:Implement design requirements from customer use casesInteract with contractors and customers using verbal and written communicationDocument the electrical design and functional description for various systemsTechnical purchasing specification and requisitionFabrication and 1st article inspectionsDevelop and maintain project work schedulesPrepare cost estimates for internal / external customersInspect electrical components during and after the product installationFailure analysis and resolution of electronic assembliesMust have initiative. Will work independently and collectively. Must possess a strong desire to learn and build technical knowledgeTypical projects include intelligent sensor IOT products and robotics products.Typical project scope includes PCB and PCB stack (mezzanine) designs for automated test and assembly, as well as automated test equipment design.Qualifications, Skills, and AttributesThe ideal candidate for this Electrical Engineer position will have at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5 yrs experience in PCB layout; or equivalent. United States veterans and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply at any experience level.BS degree in Electrical Engineering, MS degree preferred.Minimum of 5 years' experience in design, project engineering and start-up of similar equipment.Experience with rechargeable batteries, cable harness, and board to board interconnect design, DC to DC converters, and communication protocols (CAN, ETHERNET, UART, SERIAL, I2C, SPI)Knowledge of PCB layout for MCU and SOM interfacesKnowledge of RF communication designExperience with electrical design drafting and schematicsExperience designing with CAD software such as AltiumTroubleshooting experience such as board bring-up, interconnection problems like ground loops, EMI/EMC, or environmental issuesExperience with standard lab tools (DMM, Oscilloscope, Current Meters, Logic/Bus Analyzer)Strong communication, organizing, planning, and interpersonal skillsExperience with SMT device sensors including imagers preferredKnowledge of drive control, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems preferredAbility to work on US DOD ITAR controlled projects preferredWilling and able to travel both domestically and internationallyMust be proficient with Microsoft office products.Job TypeFull-timeCompensationThis will be a salaried, exempt position. Compensation to be discussed relative to experience and abilities. This position will be open to the company yearly bonus and retirement savings programs.Benefits401(k)5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by HellbenderDental insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their familiesFlexible spending accountHealth insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their familiesVision insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families7.5 weeks total Paid time offAs needed PPE reimbursement, including things such as prescription safety glasses, steel toe boots, ESD smock.Profit Sharing (through 401k)Hybrid work environment & flexible work scheduleSchedule8 hour shift - Monday to FridayTravelThis position has limited travel, but occasional domestic customer travel may be required <10%Work LocationUPARC PittsburghOpportunity for AdvancementHellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. As new positions are created new opportunities for advancement will be created as well.