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Packet Digital · 1 day ago

Lead Electrical Engineer

positionFargo, ND
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Packet Digital is a company focused on innovation and growth, seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee hardware engineering and development processes. The role involves leading a team, managing projects, and promoting the professional growth of less-experienced engineers while ensuring effective design and documentation practices.

Embedded SystemsHardwareManufacturingSoftware

Responsibilities

Represent and lead the hardware engineering team
Check in with team members regularly to provide guidance and ensure productivity
Represent team in status, planning, and strategy meetings
Work with program management to prioritize work and assign resources to projects
Assist with proposal writing and quoting efforts
Approve timesheets and vacation
Execute employee performance reviews
Oversee hardware design and documentation processes
Establish, improve, and document effective processes
Ensure work is completed in accordance with correct processes
Actively participate in or lead design reviews
Assist in maintaining component and project database
Create requirements captures based on experience and customer input
Research applicable topics
Propose, simulate, and validate proposed architectures and circuits
Provide project timeline estimates
Create schematics and PCB layouts based on requirements
Document assembly, BOM, and ECO information
Schedule schematic and layout reviews
Cost and manufacturing optimization
Work with other teams and team members to complete all aspects of product design
Assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of designs
Create customer documentation and support customers
Maintain a clean lab and workspace
Provide learning opportunities for engineers
Encourage open, blame-free discussions
Seek and promote ideas from all team members
Be a multiplier for the rest of the team

Qualification

PCB designProblem-solvingTest equipment operationProduct design best practicesCommunication skillsConflict resolutionOrganizational skills

Required

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Highly organized with attention to detail
Extensive PCB design experience
Strong communication skills in order to work with team to determine specifications and to provide support for a product
Experience with test equipment operation including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies
Conflict resolution and diplomacy skills
Expert knowledge of best practices for product design
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 8 years of related experience

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 130 hours per year, 8 holidays paid
Medical, dental, and vision for employees
401K
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates relocating from outside the region

Company

Packet Digital

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Packet Digital develops power management solutions for portable electronics and embedded systems.
dateFounded in 2003
location
Hazelton, North Dakota, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
http://packetdigital.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$4.51M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityNational Science Foundation
2024-12-03Grant· $0.05M
2016-12-13Series Unknown· $2.11M
2013-12-04Grant· $0.18M

Leadership Team

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Terri F. Zimmerman
CEO
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