Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer

Job Responsibilities 

We currently have an opening for an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer in our Richmond office. This role involves the analysis, design, testing, and commissioning of motor-control electronic systems and PCB hardware for linear actuator products. You will work closely with the Research & Development, Firmware, Mechanical, and Product teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable control systems from concept through production. 

Key responsibilities include PCB design, component evaluation, product testing, and supporting in-house assembly and quality-control activities. You will also prepare technical documentation, collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners, and contribute to the development of new actuator controllers and related electronic products. 

What You’ll Do 

• Design and develop PCBs and flexible PCBs (FPC) for a variety of products 

• Perform circuit analysis, schematic design, layout reviews, and design validation 

• Conduct product testing, debugging, and commissioning of new and updated control systems 

• Build and operate test setups for stress, thermal, and reliability evaluations 

• Support in-house assembly, troubleshooting, and quality-control activities 

• Select and evaluate components for performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability 

• Prepare engineering documentation, including specifications, test procedures, and production packages 

• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and product teams throughout the full product lifecycle 

• Work with overseas manufacturing partners on DFM, prototyping, and production readiness 

• Contribute to the development of new products and the continuous improvement of existing ones 

• Act as Product Owner for developing, procuring, and launching electronic products 

Required Skills and Experiences 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field 

• Minimum 5 years of experience with PCB CAD tools and hardware product development 

• Strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from requirements to production release 

• Good understanding of motor control systems and their associated challenges 

• Methodical, organized approach to testing, documentation, revision control, and traceability 

• Strong time management, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently and with both local and overseas teams 

Nice To Have 

• Proficiency in Altium Designer for PCB design 

• Familiarity with Microchip MCUs 

• Embedded programming experience, including C for microcontrollers 

• Experience designing or working with test jigs / automated test setups 

• Experience with documentation standards and version control tools such as SVN 

• Systems engineering experience  

• Familiarity with root-cause analysis methods 

• Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC considerations 

• Knowledge of North American manufacturing standards and certifications 

• Familiarity with communication and control technologies such as: 

• RF 

• Wi-Fi 

• Thread / Matter 

• Bluetooth 

• CANBUS 

• MODBUS 

Reasons you’ll love working here 

• Rapidly growing company with strong opportunities for impact and advancement 

• Flexible schedule, with up to two remote days per week when in-office work is not required 

• Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits 

• Electric sit-stand desks and ergonomic accessories 

• Quarterly team events and monthly free lunch 

• Employee discounts across all subsidiaries (Progressive Automations, Progressive Desk, etc.) 

Progressive Automations is one of the top manufacturers and distributors of linear actuators and home/office automation. We have over a decade of experience in the industry and are quickly growing. Our goal is to lead the industry in innovation while bringing you premium quality products at an affordable price. Our creative, energetic and innovative team has the experience of working together with different customers, from automation enthusiasts, hobbyists to large scale partners. We are constantly developing our skills and knowledge of the industry while we also make sure to have a bit of fun in life!