R&D Electrical Engineer

An engineering consulting company in Tukwila, WA is currently hiring for an R&D Electrical Engineer. This position will be 100% on-site in Tukwila, WA. The role is part of a small R&D team focused on designing and building innovative products for the composite manufacturing and repair industry. This position requires a minimum of 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering and offers training in certain CAD tools.

Pay

• $50.00–$65.00/hr (Depending on years of experience, tenure, software proficiency, relevant job titles…etc.)

Location

• Tukwila, WA (100% On-site)

Schedule

• Standard Monday - Friday (40 hours per week)

(Responsibilities)

• Lead circuit board design and development for new and innovative products

• Perform troubleshooting and collaborate with production on prototype and early-stage product builds

• Create, maintain, and improve engineering documentation for electrical equipment and sub-assemblies

• Design, simulate, and test complex analog, digital, and mixed-signal systems

• Perform electronic design activities including circuit boards, interface cabling, system integration, firmware integration, and power system architecture

• Create and maintain bills of materials and recommend parts/materials for prototyping and production

• Develop documentation for manufacturing: process specs, test procedures, manuals, repair instructions, and technical literature

• Write structured code to meet firmware/software requirements

• Interface with vendors to enhance software for product offerings

• Compile and analyze test data to assess product performance under various conditions

• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and technical personnel to troubleshoot design issues

• Use project management skills to coordinate special projects aligned with company mission

(Qualification Requirements)

•5+ years of experience in electrical engineering

• Must be able to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and engineering drawings

• Moderate proficiency with AutoCAD

• Ability to design, maintain, and improve PCB designs using Altium or similar software

• Experience with embedded systems and digital communication interfaces (USB, SPI, I2C)

• Proficiency in C, Python, and Linux OS

• Familiarity with PID controllers, microprocessors, and microcontrollers

• Hands-on electronics prototyping experience (soldering, SMT rework)

• Strong testing and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to prepare technical documentation, test plans, work instructions, and manuals

• Proficient in instrumentation: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, hi-pot testers, multimeters

• Understanding of design for manufacturability, reliability, and cost

(Employee Value Proposition)

• Multi-disciplinary design-build firm with a variety of innovative product lines

• Collaborative and hands-on engineering environment

• PTO, holiday, and sick pay offered on contract

• Benefits include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)