Job Responsibilities 

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. 

Key responsibilities 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. 

What You’ll Do 

• 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 

Required Skills and Experiences 

• 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 

Nice To Have 

• Proficiency in Altium Designer for PCB design 

• Familiarity with Microchip MCUs 

• Embedded programming experience, including C for microcontrollers 

• 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 

Reasons you’ll love working here 

• 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.)