Electrical Engineer
Job Description
About Us
Our company specializes in innovative ultrasound technologies, providing cutting-edge consulting services across various industries including medical imaging, non-destructive testing, and advanced sensing applications. We work with clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, delivering customized solutions that push the boundaries of ultrasound technology.
Daxsonics' vision is to become the gold standard for interventional medical ultrasound technology development service and contract manufacturing. The
Electrical Engineer
has a pivotal role in reaching this vision.
Role Purpose
This role is accountable for the design, planning, research, evaluation, and testing of electrical equipment and systems. This role reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager. Performance for this role will be based on:
- Meeting or exceeding targets set with the Electrical Engineering Manager and Program Management.
Responsibilities and Authorities
Design and Development
- Design and implement electrical components for integrated systems, including complex active PCBAs and fine-pitch interconnects for transducers.
- Produce schematics, layouts, and documentation that meet performance, manufacturability, and reliability requirements.
Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action
- Investigate design or production defects related to electrical components and assemblies.
- Perform structured root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions in partnership with cross‑functional teams.
Manufacturing Transfer & Production Support
- Contribute to manufacturing transfer activities for active electrical components (ex. PCBAs), including defining acceptance criteria, inspection protocols, and required test equipment.
- Assist in developing or refining custom test fixtures and inspection tools as needed.
Early‑Stage Engineering Input
- Provide electrical engineering input during early project phases, including concept development, feasibility assessment, and risk identification.
- Advise project teams on technical trade‑offs, integration considerations, and system‑level impacts.
Compliance
- Follow established policy, process, and guidelines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Expertise in Electronic Design and Testing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Experienced with Function Generators, Oscilloscopes, and Network Analyzers.
Preferred Experience
- Experienced with OrCad Capture and PCB Editor (Schematic and Layout)
- Experienced with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice, PSPICE, etc.
- Familiar with PCB stackup design, and best-practice layout strategies for high-frequency implementations.
- Hands-on and ready to work in the lab, soldering test fixtures and board modifications as part of bring-up, root-cause activity.
- Ready to define and document highly technical documents for verification and validation.
- Ability to consider feedback objectively, with a commitment to excellence.
How to Apply
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