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Senior Electrical Engineer Pcba

💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-26

Core

Architect, design, and build second-generation consumer electronics hardware platforms from concept to production, focusing on robust PCB design, thermal management, and system integration.

Role type

Senior IC Electrical Engineer (Hardware)

Builds

Production-ready hardware platforms for consumer electronics

Domain

Consumer Electronics / Hardware Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

PCB layout design, power electronics design, thermal management, thermoelectric cooling (Peltier) design, RF debugging (WiFi/BLE), component selection, DFM optimization, environmental stress testing, vendor/CM management, team mentoring

Preferred skills

Embedded C/C++ firmware development, RTOS, driver development, FCC/CE certification experience

Technologies

Realtek, STM32, WiFi, BLE, Peltier modules

Responsibilities

Architect full system design including PCB layout and power/thermal management; Design and integrate thermoelectric cooling solutions; Develop cable assemblies and interconnects; Establish hardware validation protocols (thermal cycling, reliability testing); Work with overseas vendors and CMs for sourcing and quality control; Mentor junior hardware engineers; Ensure hardware-firmware-app integration; Drive DFM and cost optimization.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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## About the role Architect, design, and build our second generation hardware platform from concept to production Own full system design including PCB layout, component selection, power management, and thermal management systems Design and integrate thermoelectric cooling solutions with appropriate thermal control and monitoring Develop cable assemblies and interconnect solutions for product reliability and manufacturability Build robust, production-ready boards that can withstand real-world use and stress conditions Establish hardware validation protocols including environmental stress testing, thermal cycling, and reliability testing Work directly with overseas vendors and CMs for component sourcing, manufacturing, and quality control Mentor and manage junior hardware engineers as the team grows Ensure seamless integration between hardware, firmware, mobile apps, and backend services Drive DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and cost optimization while maintaining quality standards ## Requirements - 5+ years designing and shipping consumer electronics products - Hands-on experience with Realtek and STM32 microcontrollers and their ecosystems - Expertise in WiFi/BLE integration and RF debugging - Strong background in power electronics design and thermal management systems - Specific experience with thermoelectric cooling (Peltier) design and control - Proven ability to design robust, reliable boards for high-volume consumer products - Experience working with overseas suppliers and CMs across the full product lifecycle - Experience mentoring junior engineers and building technical teams - Track record of conducting comprehensive stress testing (thermal, vibration, drop, EMC) - Strong plus: Firmware development experience (embedded C/C++, RTOS, driver development) - Strong plus: Has owned complete hardware products end-to-end from concept through mass production - Preferred: Experience taking consumer products through FCC/CE certification
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