Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer Department: Engineering (126) CT Employment Type: Full Time Location: Chester, CT Reporting To: Angelo Arcaria Description The Electrical Engineer is responsible for developing, integrating and supporting hardware and embedded firmware for new product development and sustaining engineering projects. Duties and Responsibilities General and specialized circuit and system design Analysis of general and specialized components, circuits, signals and systems Circuit simulation using SPICE modeling Schematic capture using Altium Designer® Hardware and system development and integration Hardware troubleshooting and analysis Embedded firmware development, primarily in embedded C/C++ programming languages, using IAR Embedded Workbench Embedded firmware debugging and analysis using ICE, JTAG debuggers, data monitors, source level debugging and brute force methodology. Calculate voltage, current and power requirements for components, circuits and systems. Work closely with other engineering disciplines (mechanical, manufacturing, documentation, software) for the purpose of new and sustaining product development, troubleshooting and manufacturing. Work closely with component engineers to select components, parts and materials. Participate in both peer and management-led design reviews Present design strategies and proposals to peers and management in both group and private settings. Education and Experience Must hold a degree in BSEE from an ABET accredited college or university. Must have a proficient understanding of general circuit design and analysis. Must have experience with circuit simulation using SPICE Must be able to design products in a holistic manner and provide support through all phases of the engineering process. Must have a proficient knowledge of common electronic circuits, including but not limited to: transistor and FET amplifiers, solid-state switches, biasing circuits, bridges, rectifiers, filters, digital and analog I/O circuits, current sources, and linear and switching regulators. Must have good “hands‑on” skills and be capable of using common hand tools. Must be proficient in the use of common electronic test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes and function generators. Must be familiar with common schematic capture software, integrated development environments (IDEs) and Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) software. Must be proficient in embedded firmware development (C/C++) and hardware design and integration. Must be proficient in both AC and DC electrical theory. Must be proficient in electromagnetic radiation and heat transfer theories and practices. Must possess a complete understanding of the parameters associated with discrete and integrated electronic components, and of electromechanical devices and components. Must be proficient in the electronic component #J-18808-Ljbffr