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Position:Electrical Design Engineer
Position Type: Permanent
Location: Rockaway, NJ (On-Site)
Hours: Business Hours
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with experience in analog or digital design, as well as embedded firmware development. In this role, you will be responsible for designing battery monitors for large standby battery systems used in data centers, utilities, and telecommunication industries. This position requires a conceptual, creative thinker, able to take engineering ideas through the proof-of-concept level to final design and successfully into production. Your experience will be critical in ensuring the efficient and accurate monitoring of battery systems, contributing to the development of cutting-edge solutions for the clients.
What you will be doing
- Design and develop battery monitor systems, encompassing analog and digital circuitry, as well as embedded firmware.
- Conduct comprehensive research and analysis to understand client requirements, technical specifications, and industry trends related to battery monitoring.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, firmware developers, and product managers, to define system architecture and design requirements with a focus on security.
- Utilize your experience in analog design to create circuit schematics, select appropriate components, and optimize performance.
- Develop embedded firmware to facilitate data acquisition, signal processing, and communication protocols for battery monitoring systems, following best practices for secure software development.
- Create Bills of Materials, assemble prototypes (soldering), and perform rigorous testing and verification of designs, utilizing appropriate tools and techniques, to ensure compliance with performance specifications and regulatory standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to circuit design, firmware functionality, and system integration.
- Perform source code analysis and utilize secure coding techniques to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in firmware.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to provide technical support during the production and assembly of battery monitoring systems.
- Stay updated with advancements in battery technologies, electrical engineering principles, and industry best practices, and apply them to improve designs, optimize performance, and enhance system security.
- Prepare and maintain documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and reports, to ensure comprehensive and accurate records.
- Assist service department personnel in troubleshooting and resolving issues technical issues in the field.
- Work closely with other departments (Production, Sales, Service, etc.) to receive feedback on designs and products developed.
What experience we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Master’s degree (Preferred)
- Proven experience (5+ years) in analog and digital circuit design, preferably involving the design of measurement systems or related domains.
- Strong proficiency in embedded firmware development, including programming languages such as C/C++.
- Advanced math skills that include DSP techniques.
- Proficient with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Eagle).
- Familiarity with simulation and analysis software (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB, OCTAVE, Simulink) to model and validate circuit designs.
- Experience with microcontrollers, processors, and digital signal processors (DSPs) commonly used in embedded systems.
- Solid understanding of communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, TCP/IP) and experience integrating them into firmware designs.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and firmware issues using test equipment (including DMMs, oscilloscopes, and power supplies).
- Ability to design to UL, ETL, CE, and ROHS standards and work within ISO 9001-certified processes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy, quality, and adherence to project deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
- Windows and Linux computer skills are required.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office.
Jersey Staffing and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers.
