Simplexity Product Development, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
8+ years expSimplexity Product Development, Inc. is a product development engineering firm that focuses on simplifying complex designs for technology companies. The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting electrical systems, executing PCB modifications, and providing technical leadership across various engineering domains.
ManufacturingProduct DesignSoftwareWeb Design
Responsibilities
Perform PCBA board-level troubleshooting and issue resolution for both design and fabrication/assembly issues
Work from detailed electrical issues outward to system-level integration problems, understanding how electronics interact with software, controls, and mechanical systems
Diagnose and resolve motor drive control issues
Ask the right questions to identify root causes and develop testable hypotheses for complex system failures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, controls, mechanical) to determine whether issues are electrical, software-based, or integration-related
Execute PCB modifications and layout tweaks using Altium design tools
Manage component pickups and design adjustments for existing circuit boards
Perform board bring-up and integration testing in collaboration with mechanical and firmware/software teams
Document troubleshooting processes, findings, and solutions clearly to support continuous improvement
Apply versatile engineering knowledge across analog, digital, and power electronics domains
Understand system architecture sufficiently to identify where issues originate within the larger system
Manage bills of materials and address parts obsolescence or supply chain constraints
Write test procedures and assist in formal verification of design function
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university
8+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience
Proficiency with Altium design tools for schematic review, PCB modifications, and layout adjustments
Strong motor drive and DC motor control experience, including understanding of motor stability, commutation, phase alignment, and drive electronics troubleshooting
Demonstrated expertise in PCBA board-level troubleshooting and debug with systematic root cause analysis skills
Excellent problem-solving abilities with focus on asking the right questions to isolate issues
Experience working with complex electromechanical systems where electrical, software, and controls interact
Strong hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and diagnostic equipment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively in team settings
Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and technical documentation
Highly motivated with ability to prioritize and drive toward issue resolution
Proficiency in analog and digital circuit analysis and troubleshooting
Experience with power management systems and power electronics
Understanding of microprocessor, FPGA, or DSP-based systems
Experience with sensor interfaces and signal conditioning
Knowledge of EMI/EMC principles and debugging techniques
Preferred
Industrial robotics or automation system experience
Power electronics design experience
Technical project leadership of electrical engineering teams
Experience with motor control algorithms and feedback systems
Experience with EtherCAT devices
High-speed digital design experience (PCI Express, Gigabit Ethernet, USB)
Python programming for test automation or data analysis
Experience bringing products from concept to production
Benefits
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
Company
Simplexity Product Development, Inc.
Simplexity is a leading product development engineering firm specializing in custom design, next-generation products, robotics, workflow automation, and production test tools.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dorota Shortell
Chief Executive Officer
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