Champaign, IL area United States
Salary: $75k+ (based on experience)
On-site | Full Time | Benefits | Relocation Assistance
Are you passionate about creating and testing cutting-edge electronic components? We're looking for an enthusiastic Electrical Engineer to join the team in the vibrant city of Champaign. If you are a detail-oriented and technically skilled PCB Design and Test Technician or Engineer able to support the development, layout, testing, and troubleshooting of printed circuit boards used in electronic products. Eager to working closely with Electrical Engineers and product development teams to ensure functional and manufacturable PCB designs.
What You Will Do:
- Design and layout PCBs using tools such as Altium Designer, Eagle, or KiCad, adhering to industry standards and best practices.
- Generate and manage design documentation including schematics, Gerber files, BOMs, and assembly drawings.
- Assist in or lead the prototyping, assembly, and testing of PCBs for new product development and design verification.
- Perform electrical testing, signal integrity analysis, and troubleshooting of assembled boards using oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and logic analyzers.
- Support design validation and failure analysis processes, including root cause investigation and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and procurement.
- Work with external vendors and PCB manufacturers to ensure quality and compliance.
What We Are Looking For:
You must be currently and indefinitely eligible to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship
Technician Level:
- Highschool diploma and minimum 5 years of PCB testing or assembly in a manufacturing or R&D environment.
- OR - Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field. With 2+ years of experience in PCB testing or assembly in a manufacturing or R&D environment.
- Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
- Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment.
Engineer Level:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in PCB design, layout, and testing.
- Proficiency in PCB CAD tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD).
- Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles.
- Experience with EMC, DFM/DFT considerations, and compliance testing is a plus.
Beneficial Skills That Will Get Noticed:
- Experience with firmware/hardware integration.
- Knowledge of IPC standards (e.g., IPC-2221, IPC-A-600/610).
- Familiarity with embedded systems or microcontrollers.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.