Simplexity Product Development is seeking a Generalist Electrical Design Engineer with new product development experience to sit on site with other Simplexity team members, alongside client engineers.
Job DutiesTransform initial design concepts into fully functional, manufactured products.
Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, systems, and software engineers to develop products for leading consumer and medical device companies.
Develop robust, testable product requirements, then define system architecture and select appropriate components.
Design circuit schematics and perform or coordinate PCB layout.
Perform board bring-up and integration testing in collaboration with mechanical, firmware, and software engineers.
Write test procedures and support verification of design functionality.
Manage bills of materials and redesign circuits to address component obsolescence and supply chain constraints.
Apply design principles to prevent electromagnetic interference and support certification to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards.
Clearly document each stage of the design process and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering best practices.
Bachelor’s of Science or Master’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited four-year university
8+ years of experience
Proficiency with Altium tools
Proficiency in both analog and digital design
Experience with power management systems, switching power supplies, and battery powered devices
Experience with sensor selection and interface design
Experience developing microprocessor, FPGA or DSP-based systems
Experience in bringing products to concept to production
Hands on lab experience with troubleshooting and debugging
FPGA design
Power electronics design
High speed digital design (e.g. PCI Express, memory bus design, Gigabit Ethernet, USB)
Knowledge of motor drive and control
Self-motivated; able to work independently and drive projects to completion
Organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and clear in communication/documentation
Collaborative, ethical, positive, and focused on client success
Base salary range: $140K - $170K
In addition to competitive pay, we offer:
Excellent Healthcare plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) fully paid for by the company for the employee; partial payment for dependents
401(k) plan with company match
Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
Paid maternity/new parent leave
11 Paid holidays
3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) per year, increasing after 2, 5, and 9 years of service
Flexible working hours and working from home
No recruiters please.
LocationThe location for this position is on site with a client in Seattle, Washington, where you will be embedded with several other Simplexity team members, working alongside client engineers in a dynamic environment.
About SimplexitySimplexity Product Development is a privately held engineering design services company with over 75 employees that has been in business for over 15 years. Simplexity has been selected as one of America’s Best Places to Work by Inc. Magazine and is often chosen by top technology firms as their design partner. We strive to create an environment of top-notch engineers, experts in their field, who are passionate about bringing product development excellence to the world’s leading diagnostic, medical and wearable device companies. We work to maintain a high-quality work environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.
Simplexity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited four-year university
- 8+ years of experience
- Proficiency with Altium tools
- Proficiency in analog and digital design
- Experience with power management systems, switching power supplies, and battery-powered devices
- Experience with sensor selection and interface design
- Experience developing microprocessor-, FPGA-, or DSP-based systems
- Experience bringing products from concept to production
- Hands-on laboratory experience with troubleshooting and debugging
- FPGA design experience
- Power electronics design experience
- High-speed digital design experience, including PCI Express, memory buses, Gigabit Ethernet, or USB
- Knowledge of motor drive and control
- Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion
- Organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and clear in communication and documentation
- Collaborative, ethical, positive, and client-focused
What We Do
Simplifying the Complex Simplexity is a product development engineering firm that strives for simplicity in design, reducing product costs and improving the reliability of technology products. It specializes in mechatronics, a systems approach to designing mid- to high-volume products with motion, sensors, and electronics in their heart. This specialization spans multiple markets, with emphasis on biotech, medical devices, consumer products, IoT, and wearables. Simplexity has delivered solutions that are simpler to use, reduce risk and accelerate time-to-market for leading technology companies. Clients such as HP, Microsoft, and Illumina have chosen Simplexity as their partner in developing advanced 3D printing, connected wearable technology, and transformative biotech instrumentation. Simplexity's team of approximately 75 employees is comprised of mechanical, electrical, systems, controls, firmware, and software engineers who together have authored over 150 patents. With office locations in San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, the Portland, OR metro area, and Seattle, Simplexity has become the west coast’s leading engineering services provider specializing in designing mechatronic products. 2017 Simplexity was selected by Inc. Magazine as one of the Best Workplaces in America and by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the top 100 Fastest Growing Companies Contact Simplexity today to experience how we can help you simplify the complex.
