Staff Engineer, Electronics

Staff Engineer, Electronics

Location: Austin, Texas (Partial Remote)

Role Overview

This position is for a Staff Electrical Engineer focused on embedded electronic systems, specifically in hardware development, system integration, and component development for dispenser products. The role serves as a technical leader and subject matter expert, responsible for driving innovation, setting design standards, and mentoring other engineers. This position is designed for a technical expert with leadership skills and an interest in transitioning into a management role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and review electronic hardware components, including schematics and component selection.
• Provide guidance on PCB design and layout best practices, focusing on signal integrity, power integrity, EMC/EMI, and manufacturability.
• Drive technical roadmaps for electronic hardware platforms and ensure scalability.
• Establish design guidelines, workflows, and tools for the electrical engineering team.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams, including software, mechanical, and manufacturing.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers, providing coaching and leadership in design reviews.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex system-level issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and payment certification standards such as PCI, EMC, and UL.
• Support new product introduction by working with operations and manufacturing teams.
• Actively develop skills in people leadership and team management for future growth.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering is required.

Experience: 8+ years of experience in electronic hardware design and development with increasing levels of responsibility.

Technical Skills: Strong system-level knowledge of embedded hardware architectures, microcontrollers, and integration. Proven track record of leading technical projects and mentoring peers. Familiarity with PCB design and layout tools such as Altium or OrCAD is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Experience with SolidWorks for electro-mechanical integration.
• Knowledge of advanced problem-solving methodologies (e.g., DFX, DFSS, FAST).
• Familiarity with C programming for microcontrollers and system-level validation.
• Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, and USB.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes and design constraints for volume production.
• Experience in compliance and certification processes (PCI, EMI/EMC, safety).
• Previous experience leading cross-functional initiatives or mentoring other engineers.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a technical leader and mentor within the electrical engineering organization.
• Represent the electrical team in cross-functional and executive-level discussions.
• Balance multiple projects with competing priorities in an organized manner.
• Work independently and proactively while collaborating with global teams.
• Exhibit leadership, initiative, and technical authority in decision-making.
• Demonstrate motivation to grow into a people management role.
• Fluent English is required.

Company Overview & Culture

This organization is a leading entity in the industrial, resources, and utilities sector. We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team and contribute to our ongoing innovation and success. We foster a collaborative environment where technical leadership and professional growth are encouraged.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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