Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of complex electrical systems and hardware products.
• Lead the design and development of electrical and electronic systems, including schematics, PCB layout guidance, Flex PCBA layout, and component selection
• Own end to end hardware development, from concept and requirements definition through prototype, validation, and production release
• Perform circuit analysis, simulation, and debugging for analog, digital, and mixed signal designs
• Define and execute electrical validation and compliance testing (EMI/EMC, safety, reliability, environmental)
• Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure system level integration
• Support manufacturing bring up, yield improvement, and root cause analysis of field and production issues
• Review and approve engineering documentation, including schematics, BOMs, test plans, and design reviews
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements (UL, CE, FCC, SEMI, etc.)
• Interface with suppliers and external partners for component qualification and technical reviews

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in electrical or electronics engineering
• Strong experience with analog, digital, and mixed signal circuit design
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Allegro, OrCAD, Cadence)
• Hands on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers)
• Solid understanding of power electronics, signal integrity, grounding, and noise mitigation
• Experience supporting product development in a regulated or manufacturing environment
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technical leadership and ownership
• Cross functional collaboration
• Attention to detail and documentation rigor
• Ability to work independently on complex problems
• The ideal candidate will have strong technical depth, hands on design experience, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating cross functionally with manufacturing, quality, firmware, and systems teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor equipment, industrial systems, or high reliability hardware
• Knowledge of wafer handling systems
• Familiarity with firmware/software interaction and hardware software integration
• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT)
• Prior experience leading projects or acting as a technical lead

California Fair Chance Act:

Synectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Synectics Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through Met Life. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance :
Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
401(k) Plan:
The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus:
Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus.

It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

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