New York, New York
Job Summary
The Design Lead is responsible for overseeing the design team focused on UC and uP based design, setting design standards, and contributing to the overall design strategy. Hands‑on hardware ownership , not only analysis or oversight. Direct tester development (schematics, wiring, fixtures). Subsystem integration and bring‑up work. Real troubleshooting examples , not just theoretical design. Consistent execution in lab‑based roles over the last 5 years.
Key Responsibilities
Tester Development & Integration
Design, build, and maintain subsystem characterization testers , including:
Power distribution and protection
Signal conditioning and measurement
Control, interlocks, and safety circuits
Develop custom test hardware including fixture schematics, wiring harnesses, and test jigs.
Integrate testers with:
Mechanical fixtures
Sensors, actuators, power electronics, and embedded systems
Lab and production environments
Electrical Characterization & Debugging
Perform electrical characterization of subsystems:
Voltage/current measurements
Signal integrity and timing analysis
Noise, grounding
Troubleshoot complex issues involving:
Analog and digital electronics
Power supplies, converters, and motor drives
Communication interfaces (I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet, USB)
Hands‑On Lab Execution
Own test execution in the lab, including:
Bring‑up of new testers and subsystems
Debug under schedule pressure
Support for design verification and troubleshooting activities
Use lab equipment extensively, including:
Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, power analyzers
Environmental and stress testing setups (as applicable)
Collaboration
Work closely with:
Design engineers (EE, ME, firmware, systems)
Manufacturing
Skill Requirements
Required Qualifications
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
5–8 years of hands‑on electrical engineering experience , with the majority focused on:
Test system or tester development
Subsystem‑level electrical integration and characterization
Demonstrated experience designing, circuit analysis and debugging:
Analog and digital circuits
Power electronics and low‑voltage/high‑current systems
Demonstrated experience in complex electrical system design and integration
Strong analytical skill in circuit analysis, failure diagnostics
Strong in logical reasoning and ability in root cause analysis and proactive corrective actions.
Strong practical troubleshooting skills using lab instrumentation
Experience taking test systems from concept build bring‑up sustained support
Ability to work directly in the lab and drive issues to closure
Ability to clearly document designs, test results, and design changes
Understanding of design considerations for EMI/EMC, thermal management, and reliability
Experience in manufacturing support and DFM/DFT
Experience across the product development lifecycle is a plus
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Other Requirements
Strongly Preferred Experience
Digital, analog and mixed circuit
Embedded subsystems
Motion control systems
Sensor and transducer technologies
Power distribution subsystems
Proficiency with communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, RS-232, and RS485.
Work Style & Mindset
Practical, “get‑it‑working” engineering mindset
Comfortable operating in ambiguous, early‑development environments
Strong ownership of problems from discovery to resolution
Collaborative, but able to work independently in the lab
Maximum Salary (US): 108000
Minimum Salary (US): 71000
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