Itron, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Staff Electrical Engineer
United States of America, South Carolina, West Union
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expItron, Inc. is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. They are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to design and develop precision analog circuits and power electronics for electricity metering devices, ensuring high accuracy and safety in performance.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and validate precision analog circuits for electricity metering devices operating in high‑voltage (up to 240 V) environments, with a strong focus on accuracy, safety, and customer-centric performance
Design and support AC‑to‑DC power conversion and power supply circuitry, including magnetics, isolation, protection, and efficiency optimization to deliver innovative and reliable products for utility and energy customers
Develop robust, regulatory-compliant electronics that interface directly with external utility power systems, incorporating surge, transient, and fault protection circuitry to protect people, infrastructure, and data
Perform hands-on circuit bring-up, debug, and characterization using oscilloscopes, precision meters, and environmental chambers, demonstrating accountability for design quality and performance
Troubleshoot and drive root-cause and failure analysis of analog and power circuitry to meet product quality, reliability, and long-term stability targets, documenting learnings to support continuous improvement and innovation
Collaborate closely with firmware, systems, compliance, mechanical, test, and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle, contributing to a highly collaborative and authentic team culture
Define and support manufacturing test requirements, calibration flows, and verification strategies for analog and power subsystems to ensure consistent, scalable production and reliable field performance
Apply best practices for high‑voltage PCB design, including creepage, clearance, isolation, and noise mitigation, balancing agility and rigor in design decisions
Participate in and lead technical design reviews, contributing clear documentation, data-driven recommendations, and open feedback that support transparent and accountable engineering decisions
Provide technical guidance and peer support to junior engineers, sharing knowledge in analog and power design, mentoring in lab practices, and cultivating an inclusive, growth-oriented, and innovative environment
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering, with a strong focus on analog circuit design and power electronics (or equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates similar capability)
Proven experience designing AC‑to‑DC power supplies, including magnetics, isolation techniques, protection circuitry, and efficiency optimization
Hands-on experience designing electronics that operate in high‑voltage or energy-connected environments (e.g., utility, industrial, metering, instrumentation)
Experience developing hardware for regulated or compliance-driven products (utility, industrial, instrumentation, safety‑critical, or similar sectors), with familiarity in working to standards and test requirements
Strong understanding of analog-domain challenges, including noise, accuracy, thermal effects, drift, and long‑term stability, with an accountable, data-driven approach to design trade-offs
Proficiency using electrical lab equipment (oscilloscopes, precision meters, power analyzers, environmental chambers) for validation, troubleshooting, and failure analysis
Experience with schematic capture, circuit simulation, and PCB layout tools, with emphasis on high‑quality analog design practices and high-voltage layout constraints
Clear and inclusive communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to cross-functional partners and work effectively in collaborative, agile teams
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in analog and power electronics
Preferred
Experience with electricity metering, metrology, or revenue‑grade measurement systems, particularly within utility or energy applications
Familiarity with utility or metering standards (ANSI, IEC, UL, or similar), and experience designing to meet relevant regulatory and safety requirements
Background in precision instrumentation or measurement systems rather than purely high‑volume consumer electronics, bringing a customer-centric focus on accuracy, reliability, and lifecycle performance
Exposure to calibration techniques, accuracy validation, and long‑term drift characterization for precision measurement systems
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with emphasis on analog, power electronics, or instrumentation
Benefits
Financial
Social
Health and wellbeing programs
Paid vacation
401k matching
Employee stock purchase program
Hybrid work schedule
And more!
Company
Itron, Inc.
Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100 countries.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2024-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $700M
1993-11-04IPO
Leadership Team
Thomas Deitrich
President & CEO / COO
Brian McGuigan
Director Smart Cities, EMEA
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