Job Description:

Our client designs, manufactures and integrates hardware and software systems that enable rapid deployment of enterprise-class communications anywhere in the world. They are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team in Portland, OR. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be an expert in the electrical design of custom circuit boards. All facets of design will be required. If you are a senior engineer and want to focus on pure electrical design of products, this is the job for you. We value diversity in the workplace and encourage women, minorities, and veterans to apply. Thank you! The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.Location: Portland, OR/Tigard, OR (Onsite required)Type: PermYour Challenge:Translate product level requirements into implementable circuitsWork with Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Management in an interactive manner to develop electrical solutions to project requirementsDefine potential electrical implementation solutions and discuss tradeoffsDesign electrical solutions for products implemented as BOMS and Schematics in AltiumLow power (2 - 60W), low voltage (3, 5, 12, and 48 VDC) power circuitsLI-ION battery charging and monitoring circuitsPoE circuitsHigh Speed signal routing for Ethernet ports (100 Mbps to 10 Gbps)Simple micro-processor design and firmware development (mostly board hotel functions)Build parts and maintain library within AltiumDesign for small size and physically rugged environmentsProvide parts placement board models to Mechanical Engineering. Participate in the normal back and forth to address thermal and fitment issues Layout of circuit boards in AltiumThe company currently employs a mixed model of laying out boards in-house and utilizing external resources when timing or expertise dictateAbility to layout boards and generate complete board fabrication packages is desiredProvide detailed electrical design guidance when utilizing external board layout resources (e.g. isolation, stack up, signal transmission requirements, etc.)Coordinate with purchasing and board build house for fabrication and assembly of engineering test units Provide advance BOM's to PurchasingBe proactive in the identification of long lead items. Acquire samples and small lots early in the design process to mitigate timing impactProvide technical guidance as needed to board assembly houseBoard turn-up/debug/testReceive first run engineering circuit boardsPerform basic turn-up and debugging of boards Develop and test any microprocessor-based functions on the board (usually simple board hotel functions)Develop and execute Design Verification TestingSupport Mechanical Engineering during physical integration of electronics into modulesExperience with EMI/EMC and ESD testing and debugging is preferredTransition designs to manufacturingProvide complete design packages to enable production build. Board production quantities are in the high hundreds per year utilizing mostly on-shore suppliers.Develop and provide simple functional test plans/systems to board assembly houseSupport factory with problem resolution and test support when requiredSupport designs once they are in the fieldProvide technical support to field issues should they occurModify designs, if required, in response to field problemsProvide technical support for existing designs. All are fully documented in Altium and have been in production for 1 to 3 years. Coordinate/communicate with management regarding schedule, milestones, technical status, etc.What you Bring:10+ years direct design experience of circuit boardsBS in Electrical Engineer requiredDeep experience in the design of circuit boards in AltiumThe ability to layout boards in Altium is desiredExperience with MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-471 is desiredFamiliarity with design of network devices (Switches, Routers) and servers is a plusStrong work ethic and commitment to customer supportStrong written and verbal communication skillsAccuracy and attention to detail is a mustMust be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines