Sr. Electrical Engineer

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will design, simulate, and test mixed-signal electronic systems that support advanced motion-control sensors and encoders. You will collaborate closely with optical, firmware, mechanical, and cross-functional engineering teams to refine system requirements and ensure optimal product performance. Responsibilities include developing PCBs, conducting detailed troubleshooting, validating electronic subsystems, and performing data-driven system testing. You will maintain rigorous technical documentation, support system integration activities, manage supplier quality, and apply engineering principles to enhance product reliability and functionality.

• Design, simulate, and validate electronics for mixed-signal systems, motion-control sensors, and encoder technologies.

• Lead the design and development of optical encoder electronics and sensing systems for precision motion-control applications.

• Develop photodiode interface circuits, LED/VCSEL drive electronics, and analog front-end signal-conditioning circuits.

• Analyze and optimize encoder signal quality, including amplitude balance, phase error, harmonics, noise performance, and interpolation accuracy.

• Collaborate with optical, mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams to achieve system-level performance objectives.

• Develop and review PCB layouts to ensure electrical, mechanical, and project alignment.

• Conduct troubleshooting and diagnostic testing to ensure the performance and reliability of components and subsystems.

• Participate in system-level testing and deliver detailed written analysis reports.

• Work with technical leads and cross-functional engineering teams to support system integration and product development activities.

• Document system designs, test results, and engineering processes to maintain robust technical records and promote knowledge sharing.

• Address suppliers’ DFM questions and help ensure optimal cost efficiency.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by implementing structured problem-solving methodologies, such as 8D, 5 Whys, and root cause analysis, when resolving complex electronic issues.

• Assist in designing test plans aligned with engineering quality standards and product risk.

• Support the validation and verification of new designs, including test development and documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related advanced field.

• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience focused on mixed-signal circuit design, development, and testing.

• Proficiency in analog and digital electronics design, testing, and troubleshooting.

• Proficiency in laboratory skills, including setting up and running experiments.

• Proficiency with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, USB logic analyzers, and signal generators.

• Proficiency with Altium PCB design tools and methodologies.

• Proficiency with LTspice or comparable simulation tools.

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, BiSS-C, SPI, and SSI.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

• Experience with optical encoders, magnetic encoders, or torque sensors.

• Familiarity with analytical tools and programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++ embedded firmware.

• Experience with photodiode sensors, transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs), and low-noise analog signal-conditioning circuits.

• Understanding of encoder signal processing, including Sin/Cos interpolation, error compensation, and position-feedback systems.