Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer

We currently have an opening for an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer in our Richmond office. This role involves the analysis, design, testing, and commissioning of motor-control electronic systems and PCB hardware for linear actuator products. You will work closely with the Research & Development, Firmware, Mechanical, and Product teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable control systems from concept through production.

include PCB design, component evaluation, product testing, and supporting in-house assembly and quality-control activities. You will also prepare technical documentation, collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners, and contribute to the development of new actuator controllers and related electronic products.

• Design and develop PCBs and flexible PCBs (FPC) for a variety of products
• Perform circuit analysis, schematic design, layout reviews, and design validation
• Conduct product testing, debugging, and commissioning of new and updated control systems
• Build and operate test setups for stress, thermal, and reliability evaluations
• Support in-house assembly, troubleshooting, and quality-control activities
• Select and evaluate components for performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability
• Prepare engineering documentation, including specifications, test procedures, and production packages
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and product teams throughout the full product lifecycle
• Work with overseas manufacturing partners on DFM, prototyping, and production readiness
• Contribute to the development of new products and the continuous improvement of existing ones
• Act as Product Owner for developing, procuring, and launching electronic products

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience with PCB CAD tools and hardware product development
• Strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from requirements to production release
• Good understanding of motor control systems and their associated challenges
• Methodical, organized approach to testing, documentation, revision control, and traceability
• Strong time management, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently and with both local and overseas teams

• Familiarity with Microchip MCUs
• Embedded programming experience, including C for microcontrollers
• Proficiency in Altium Designer for PCB design
• Experience designing or working with test jigs / automated test setups
• Experience with documentation standards and version control tools such as SVN
• Systems engineering experience
• Familiarity with root-cause analysis methods
• Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC considerations
• Knowledge of North American manufacturing standards and certifications
• Familiarity with communication and control technologies such as:

• RF
• Wi-Fi
• Thread / Matter
• Bluetooth
• CANBUS
• MODBUS

• Rapidly growing company with strong opportunities for impact and advancement
• Flexible schedule, with up to two remote days per week when in-office work is not required
• Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits
• Electric sit-stand desks and ergonomic accessories
• Quarterly team events and monthly free lunch
• Employee discounts across all subsidiaries (Progressive Automations, Progressive Desk, etc.)