Electrical Engineer

Position Summary:

CITEL is hiring an experienced Electrical Engineer to add to our growing R&D team at its new Hillsborough, NC facility.
This role will play a key part in hands-on design work as well as cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, testing, and global R&D teams. This is a individual-contributor role with opportunities to influence architecture, process and technical direction as the US R&D organization continues to grow. The successful candidate will also be expected to be a strong mentor within the engineering group.


Key Responsibilities
Design and develop power electronic circuits and systems, including power supplies, protection circuitry, and associated control electronics
Perform schematic design, component selection, simulation, and PCB layout support
Support prototype build, bring-up, debugging, and validation testing in the lab
Define and execute electrical test plans to verify performance, reliability, and compliance
Collaborate closely with manufacturing to support design for manufacturability (DFM), design for test (DFT), and production ramp
Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical decision-making and risk assessments
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical failures and field issues
Maintain clear technical documentation, including schematics, test reports, and design records


Skills & Qualifications

Soft Skills
Hands-on, practical engineer who enjoys working in the lab
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving engineering organization
Able to communicate clearly with cross-functional and global teams
Takes ownership of designs and follows issues through to resolution



Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
5+ years of professional experience in electrical or power electronics design
Strong background in power electronics, including AC/DC and/or DC/DC power conversion
Experience designing circuits for robustness, reliability, and protection
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools
Hands-on lab experience with debugging and validation of power circuits
Solid understanding of electrical safety, grounding, and EMI/EMC fundamentals
Work on site at our NC facility required (no remote or hybrid work)
Must have authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship



Preferred Qualifications
Experience with surge, transient, or lightning testing (e.g., IEC 61000‑4‑5, IEEE C62.41, or similar standards)
Familiarity with UL 1449 (5th Edition) or other U.S. safety/compliance standards related to surge protection devices
Knowledge of EMC/EMI testing and mitigation techniques
Experience working with external test labs or compliance agencies
Exposure to high-reliability, industrial, or energy-related products
Experience supporting products from concept through production


Why Join Us?
Our new RTP facility represents the future of CITEL in the U.S., combining a growing team, hightech manufacturing, and a collaborative, innovative culture. The RaleighDurham area gives us strong talent and great quality of life, while offering engineers the chance to help shape our expanding U.S. R&D organization with real technical ownership, full productlifecycle involvement, and close work with global teams.



Benefits:
Competitive salary and performance bonus
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Company paid life insurance
Career development opportunities






Equal Opportunity Employer
CITEL considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.
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