Electrical/Electronics Engineer – PCBA & Embedded Hardware Design

Role Description: This is a remote, contract role for an Electrical/Electronics Engineer. The engineer will design, develop, and analyze electronic and electrical circuits and systems for products in sectors such as MedTech, aerospace, and industrial applications. Daily tasks include creating and reviewing circuit designs and schematics, selecting components, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and safety requirements. The role involves planning and executing testing procedures, troubleshooting issues, and validating system performance through simulations, laboratory measurements, and documentation. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to design reviews, maintain clear technical records, and support continuous improvement of engineering processes. We are currently hiring for an Electrical/Electronics Engineer for an opportunity in Cincinnati, OH. Based on your profile, I wanted to check your interest in exploring this opportunity. Electrical/Electronics Engineer

Location: Cincinnati, OH Experience: 6+ Years Job Type: Contract Work Mode: Onsite Industry: Electrical Engineering / Electronics / Embedded Systems

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Electrical/Electronics Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) design and development, embedded electrical systems, analog and digital circuit design, and PCB layout. The ideal candidate will have experience managing the complete hardware product development lifecycle, from concept generation and circuit design to prototyping, testing, debugging, design validation, and manufacturing support. The candidate should be proficient in Cadence and/or Altium, with a solid understanding of board-level electronics, signal integrity, communication protocols, and EMC/ESD design considerations. Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and delivering reliable hardware solutions in regulated product development environments is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities: Lead and contribute to PCBA concept generation, design, development, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting. Design, develop, and validate analog and digital electronic circuits for embedded electrical systems. Create and review schematic designs and PCB layouts using Cadence and/or Altium. Perform circuit simulation, analysis, and design verification to ensure performance and reliability. Debug and troubleshoot electrical circuits and hardware systems using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other electronic test equipment. Identify and resolve board-level electrical issues, including signal integrity, noise, grounding, and power distribution challenges. Support hardware integration, system-level testing, and product design validation. Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and other engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle. Provide technical guidance and evaluate alternative engineering approaches through calculations, simulations, prototyping, and empirical testing. Support manufacturing, assembly, and testing activities to ensure product quality and manufacturability. Apply design-for-manufacturing (DFM), design-for-assembly (DFA), and design-for-test (DFT) principles. Incorporate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), immunity, electrostatic discharge (ESD), and electrical fast transient (EFT) protection into hardware designs. Contribute to design reviews, technical documentation, design controls, and engineering verification activities. Support the integration and control of electrical motors, including brushed DC, brushless DC, and servo motors, where applicable. Ensure hardware designs meet applicable electrical safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Minimum of 6+ years of relevant professional experience in electrical/electronics engineering. Strong hands-on experience in PCBA design, development, prototyping, and troubleshooting. Demonstrated expertise in analog and digital circuit design. Proficiency in Cadence and/or Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design. Experience with embedded electrical design and board-level hardware development. Strong understanding of PCB layout, signal integrity, grounding, power distribution, and circuit design principles. Practical experience debugging and testing electrical systems using oscilloscopes and other electronic test equipment. Ability to analyse complex hardware issues and implement effective engineering solutions. Strong collaboration, communication, technical leadership, and problem-solving skills. Experience working with cross-functional teams and internal or external engineering partners.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing rigid-flex and flex PCB assemblies. Knowledge of motor control systems, including brushed DC, brushless DC, and servo motors. Experience with hardware communication interfaces and protocols, including: SPII2CUART/USARTUSBBluetoothExperience designing for EMC, EMI, immunity, ESD, and EFT requirements. Familiarity with medical electrical equipment standards, including IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-2, where applicable. Experience with design for manufacturing, assembly, and testability. Programming or test automation experience using C, C++, Python, or LabVIEW.Experience with circuit simulation, computational modelling, engineering calculations, and empirical testing. Familiarity with formal design controls, design verification, and design validation processes. Experience developing hardware for regulated product environments.

Ideal Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will be a hands-on electrical/electronics engineer who can take ownership of hardware development activities from initial concept through manufacturing and validation. Candidates with a combination of PCBA design, embedded hardware, analog/digital electronics, Cadence/Altium, and hardware debugging experience will be particularly relevant. Experience in medical devices or other regulated electronics development environments will be beneficial.

Work Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USACandidates should be comfortable working onsite in Cincinnati.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated resume highlighting their relevant experience in PCBA design, PCB layout, embedded electrical systems, and hardware development. Please include your current location and visa/work authorization status when applying.

📩 Contact: nitesh.yadav@saracasolutions.com