Electrical Engineer – Hardware Design (Altium)

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Job description:
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and able to commute to Chaska, MN. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

About Embedded Design Engineering (EDE)
Embedded Design Engineering (EDE) is a Minnesota-based electronics design company founded in 2018. We partner with businesses to solve embedded systems challenges and bring products to market from concept through production. Our passion is designing, building, testing, and troubleshooting complex electronic systems with technical excellence and creativity.

We support all phases of product development, including hardware design, embedded software, PCB layout, functional testing, validation, and production support. Our projects span industries such as IoT, industrial automation, automotive, medical, and consumer electronics.

At EDE, engineers take ownership. We value practical problem-solving, strong collaboration, and delivering high-quality work to our customers.

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer with strong hardware design experience using Altium Designer. This role requires candidates to be located near Chaska, MN, with regular onsite presence to support lab development, hardware bring-up, and test system buildout.

This role spans digital and analog circuit design, PCB layout, and the development and maintenance of functional test systems. You will work closely with firmware and software engineers to validate functionality and ensure product quality from prototype through production.

We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering reliable, production-ready engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Hardware Design & PCB Layout
Design digital and analog circuits from concept through production
Perform schematic capture and multi-layer PCB layout using Altium Designer
Execute PCB layout (controlled impedance, differential pairs, length matching, stackup definition)
Participate in design reviews and support DFM/DFT considerations
Lead hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation using standard lab instrumentation

Test Development & Validation
Design and build bed-of-nails and custom functional test fixtures
Develop automated board-level functional test systems
Write and maintain Python-based test scripts
Execute and document functional tests
Maintain and improve existing test infrastructure
Troubleshoot hardware failures and support root cause analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with firmware and software engineers to validate features and performance
Support prototype builds and production ramp activities
Develop clear and organized technical documentation

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
3+ years of hardware design experience
Strong proficiency in Altium Designer (schematic capture and PCB layout)
Experience with mixed-signal digital and analog design
Experience with high-speed PCB layout techniques
Hands-on lab debugging and validation experience
Experience developing or maintaining functional test systems
Proficiency in Python for hardware test automation
Must be located near Chaska, MN, and available for on-site work

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with high-speed interfaces (USB, Ethernet, DDR, LVDS, etc.)
Experience designing production test fixtures and DFT strategies
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and contract manufacturer support
Experience working in small, fast-moving engineering teams
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects from concept through release

Compensation
Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000 annually
Compensation will be determined based on experience, technical depth, and demonstrated expertise. Candidates with senior-level experience in PCB design, production test architecture, and cross-functional technical leadership may be considered toward the upper end of the range.

Benefits & Work Environment
Company-paid medical insurance
Company-paid short-term disability insurance
Company-paid long-term disability insurance
11 paid holidays annually
Family-friendly scheduling with flexibility when possible

We value work-life balance; however, this role can be demanding during critical development and production phases. We are seeking a professional who is adaptable, accountable, and committed to contributing as a collaborative member of a high-performing engineering team.

Benefits
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
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