Senior Electrical Engineer

Job ID
132143
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Pay Rate
$80 - $92 an hour
Location
Work from home

Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

Overview

This position requires an experienced professional with a responsibility of designing, developing, defining, prototyping, and testing of electrical components in optomechanical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of schematics and layouts for automotive control units in optomechanical systems and PCBs in light modules.
  • Understand and apply knowledge of LEDs, LED drivers, LDOs, DC/DC converters, PMICs, high speed communication and automotive SOCs in design and development processes.
  • Ensure compliance with specifications and standards specific to the body electronics and lighting domain, such as ISO 26262, AEC-Q100, and automotive communication protocols.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and specifications for control units and optomechanical systems.
  • Perform design reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
  • Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure the availability of quality components for production.
  • Develop test strategies and validation plans for control units and optomechanical systems, including environmental testing, functional testing, end of line testing and EMC/EMI testing.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot electrical issues, ensuring timely resolutions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
  • Preferred: Master's degree

Requirements

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical engineering with expertise in the body electronics, lighting and/or infotainment domain.
  • Strong understanding of electrical schematics, layouts, PCB and FPC design principles.
  • Proficient in utilizing design tools such as Altium Designer or Cadence Allegro.
  • In-depth knowledge of LEDs, LED drivers, LDOs, DC/DC converters, PMICs, automotive SOCs, high speed communication and micro displays.
  • Familiarity with automotive specifications and standards related to body electronics and lighting, including ISO 26262 and AEC-Q100.
  • Experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
  • Proven experience in developing test plans and conducting validation tests for electrical components and systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical issues.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience in designing optomechanical systems for automotive applications.
  • Familiarity with optical design principles, including light distribution, beam patterns and polarization.
  • Knowledge of advanced lighting technologies, such as Adaptive Front Lighting Systems (AFS) and Matrix LED systems.
  • Understanding of thermal management techniques in lighting systems.
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles.
  • Working knowledge of automotive safety standards and regulations.
  • Knowledge of FPD-Link and serializer and deserializer for FPD-Link.

Shift

Remote (US), M-F 40hrs/week, OT estimate: 5hrs/week



We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Drug Screen may be required.

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We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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