Sr. PCB Designer & Electrical Engineer

thyssenkrupp - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Electrical Engineer III position at TK Elevator in Atlanta, GA is a critical role focused on designing and developing printed circuit boards (PCBs) for various electronic interfaces. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that PCB designs meet product functionality, specifications, and industry standards, while also maintaining the company's Altium libraries. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of Designers, Developers, and Programmers to develop, troubleshoot, and implement PCB designs.
• Understand and apply the A17.1 elevator code in all designs.
• Support vendors for internal and outsourced projects by applying PCB design guidelines and IPC standards.
• Create and interpret electrical/electronic schematics and work from preliminary schematics and part lists.
• Generate testing requirements, project timing, and run lab testing for prototype development and validation.
• Assist in designing and specifying PCBA development simulators and functional testing benches.
• Maintain and manage TKE internal Altium components and circuits libraries, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines.
• Upgrade and develop tools/applications to enhance team efficiency in PCB development activities.
• Provide design direction and mentorship to Junior Electrical Engineers.
• Interact with other engineering departments to ensure compliance with internal and external communication requirements.
• Maintain engineering documentation files and incorporate engineering changes from mechanical and electrical engineers.
• Stay current with PCB design trends and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15 years of related experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in PCB design.
• Advanced level proficiency with Altium package software and experience with Pcad.
• Strong understanding of PCB fabrication processes and technologies.
• Experience with design rule checks, signal integrity, and thermal analysis.
• Comprehension of general electrical engineering concepts required.
• Strong decision-making abilities and effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience with electrical schematics design and PCB design/routing with Altium/P-CAD or similar tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using mechanical design software such as SolidWorks.
• Hands-on technical wiring and assembly of mechanical equipment.
• Experience with embedded software in microcontrollers and hardware/PCBA.
• Experience in a lab environment with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, probes, and meters.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities