Electrical Engineer

Title: Electrical Engineer

Pay Rate: DOE

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Location: Bellevue, WA

Type: Assignment to hire

About Novus Labs

Our client is an engineering company supporting the largest tech companies in bringing some of the most innovative products to market and we're helping them by looking for an electrical engineer for their client who is an innovative entertainment-technology organization committed to quality, creativity and impactful experiences. They partner with others to deliver long-term value and harness new opportunities with confidence.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Test Technician / Electrical Engineer to support our Client's platform enabling and development efforts. This role involves a range of activities from board and platform buildup to schematic capture and layout, with a particular focus on rework and soldering of prototypes. The ideal candidate will have experience with Linux OS, fine pitch soldering, and high-speed board layout, with Altium experience being highly preferred.

What You'll Be Doing

• Platform Enabling & Bring up:
  Lead the platform bring up process, including board/platform buildup, initial testing, and development. Ensure prototypes are operational and meet design specifications.
• Schematic Capture & Layout:
  Perform schematic capture and board layout tasks, with a preference for experience using Altium. Create and modify designs based on project requirements and feedback.
• Board Rework & Soldering:
  Execute fine pitch/SMT soldering, board-level rework, and reflow processes. Enabling prototypes through hands-on assembly and modification.
• Firmware Updates:
  Apply necessary firmware updates and modifications to prototypes to ensure proper functionality and performance.
• Electronics Assembly:
  Assemble non-form factor platforms, manage cabling, wiring, and development kits to support product development and testing.
• Parts Library Management:
  Maintain and create parts libraries
• Linux OS
  
  Experience:
  
  Utilize command-line skills and Linux OS for various tasks related to firmware updates and system configurations.

About You

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electronics assembly, board bringup, schematic capture, and layout.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in fine pitch/SMT soldering, board-level rework, and reflow techniques. Experience with schematic capture and board layout, particularly using Altium.
• Experience with Linux OS and command-line tools.
• Experience maintaining or creating parts libraries, with knowledge of parts footprints, BOM linking, and schematic symbols.
• Familiarity with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors, including the ability to provide turnaround time estimates and manage rush orders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with advanced PCB design tools and techniques.
• Experience with high-speed board routing.
• Ability to estimate project timelines and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to addressing design and testing challenges.

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