Principal Design Engineer
Core
Leading the complete hardware development lifecycle from concept through production for advanced electronic products operating in demanding oil and gas permanent completions.
Role type
Principal Design Engineer (electro-mechanical systems)
Builds
Advanced electronic products for harsh downhole environments
Domain
Oil & Gas / Electro-mechanical systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
System architecture definition, analog signal conditioning, digital electronics, embedded hardware design, power electronic circuits, microcontrollers, DSPs, FPGAs, multilayer PCB layout, component selection, tradeoff analysis, hardware debugging, root cause analysis, validation and qualification planning, EMC testing, regulatory certification
Preferred skills
SolidWorks 3D CAD, FEA (finite element analysis), stress calculations, tolerances studies, test fixture design, API standards, manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability
Technologies
Altium, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, RS-485, USB
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of complex electro-mechanical systems from concept to production; Define system architecture, hardware requirements, and interface specifications; Perform tradeoff analysis and component selection; Collaborate with mechanical engineers on robust electro-mechanical solutions; Develop and maintain hardware design standards; Design and validate advanced power electronic circuits; Support embedded firmware teams in hardware/software integration; Create validation and qualification plans; Perform hardware debugging and root cause analysis; Lead technical and engineering design reviews; Mentor junior engineers; Prepare technical reports for leadership
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship