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Electronics Engineer Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

Last updated: April 15, 2023

An Electronics Engineer, or Electronics Design Engineer, is responsible for designing various electronics for industrial or commercial use. Their duties include anticipating customer needs for technology and pricing, using software to create blueprints and running tests on designs to ensure their efficiency and troubleshoot problems.

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Electronics Engineer duties and responsibilities

Electronics Engineers use design and engineering equipment and software to complete engineering tasks. They often work with other professionals in engineering to existing possibilities and products for engineering projects. They often have the following responsibilities: 

  • Design electronic systems, products, software and components for scientific, military, medical, industrial and commercial applications.
  • Analyze customer needs to determine the costs, capacity and requirements for creating an electrical system plan.
  • Create testing procedures and maintenance for electronic equipment and components.
  • Recommend design modifications and equipment repair.
  • Inspect electronic systems, instruments and equipment to ensure they meet applicable regulations and safety standards.
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Electronics Engineer Job Description Examples

Example 1

Join a 40+ year old electronics design and manufacturing company based in Middletown, PA. We are a growing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company who manufactures an extensive range of rugged military power supplies and power related products. Our customers rely on us to provide innovative solutions to stand up to their most demanding applications.

Our Culture:Every employee is an integral part of the business and ACT strives to provide an environment that encourages teamwork, creativity and innovation. ACT’s growth and success is the direct result of the people who work here and our organizational values.

Our Vision: To be recognized as a leading Power Solution source for defense, aerospace and other high reliability industrial and commercial applications.

Our Mission:To design, profitably manufacture and market reliable, high quality power solutions.

ACT is seeking hands-on Senior Power Electronics Engineers focused on designing, developing, improving and testing new or existing custom electronic power supplies and products from concept through production as well as interfacing with customers on requirements and provide technical proposals in response to requests for es.

Qualifications:
  • BSEE or BSEET, MSEE a plus, with a focus in Power Electronics and Power Engineering preferred
  • Experience laying out high voltage circuits on PCBs
  • In-depth knowledge and experience with high frequency magnetics design, development and manufacturing
  • Demonstrated knowledge of resonant converter and inverter build and test
  • Experience designing and testing power electronics that operate at voltages >1kW, and currents >100A
  • Experience designing and testing power electronics that operate 10kHz - 10MHz
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with EMI/EMC
  • Design experience in military or other ruggedized industries preferred
  • Experience with electrical simulations using PSpice or similar
  • Experience with Altium eCAD software preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail

    Full benefits package offered including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, holidays and PTO.

    For more information, please visit our website at [website]

    This position may require exposure to information which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations as defined by ITAR.

    ACT is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

    COVID-19 considerations:
    Social distancing where possible. Masking is optional. Hand sanitizer, wipes and gloves are available.

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Middletown, PA 17057: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Application Question(s):
  • What pay rate are you seeking?

    Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)

    Experience:
  • analog design: 1 year (Preferred)
  • electronic power supply design: 1 year Location: One location

    • Example 2

    Context

    Prodrive Technologies’ mission is to create meaningful technologies that make the world work, by developing and manufacturing electronic and mechatronic solutions that we deliver to equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs), operating in semiconductor, automotive, energy and infrastructure, industrial and medical markets.

    Please note that Prodrive does not sponsor visa for this specific position.

    Position

    As a power electronics designer you will be responsible for creating a power product from scratch, starting with a topology to qualifying it in our highly equipped laboratory.

    You will be working very closely with your team as you design and create this product together.

    Power Electronics is a wide topic within Prodrive Technologies and reaches from local power supplies for digital electronics to very advanced DCDC converters and ACDC converters.

    Profile
  • BSc, BEng, MSc in Electrical Engineering or a related technical education
  • You are result driven, persuasive and structured;
  • You have the desire and drive to excel in your field of work;
  • Electrical engineering experience is preferred;
  • A passion for technology.

    Your Benefits

    When you are able to prove that you are the perfect fit for our job, you will be rewarded in many ways: you will get the chance to develop yourself as a person, gain extensive knowledge and develop your career in multiple directions. Your development will be guaranteed by your personal development plan which will be reviewed regularly.

    Besides that, you will be offered outstanding employee benefits such as a 401k, profit sharing, above average PTO, overtime compensation, health, vision and dental insurance, lunch and dinner, gym membership, HSA & FSA, iPhone, etc.

    Your salary growth is in line with your own professional development so it can grow fast and you will even get the opportunity to become a shareholder. All this at an employer that has achieved an average annual growth of 25% over the last 20 years!

    Organization

    There are only few companies in the world of technology which stand out. According to our customers Prodrive Technologies is one of them. Our company was founded in 1993 by technical professionals from the Eindhoven University of Technology. Since then every year Prodrive Technologies has shown a steep growth rate due to a very successful business concept in a young and dynamic organization (average age 28 years). Currently the total Prodrive Technologies organization consists of over 1.600 (1.350 FTE) employees which are highly skilled, highly motivated and focused on results.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $54,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus pay

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Canton, MA 02021: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Education:
  • Bachelor's Location: Hybrid remote in Canton, MA 02021

    • Example 3

    Role : Electronics Engineer

    Location : Milpitas, CA (Onsite)

    Duration : Full Time

    SME Suggested Requirement:

    · Electronic Engineer- Graduate

    · Product design experience

    · Min of 8+ Years’ experience

    · Relevant experience in DFMEA/ FMEA/ Cycling testing / Compliance testing

    · Having experience in Medical is preferred

    · Having experience in cycling testing/ Bench testing

    Job description:

    The primary responsibility of this individual is to support the execution of R&D product design (NPI) program. The Staff Electronics Engineer must be a hands-on person with experience in board and system level electronic circuits design testing and troubleshooting including design, setup, programming and operation of test fixtures. Experienced with LabVIEW and other based test tools. Experience with Optics, Lasers, Motors, Motion control, pumps, fluidics & pneumatics systems, optical sensors, pressure and flow sensors is a strong plus. This individual is expected to set up, operate and maintain laboratory instruments, design, build and monitor experiments, make observations, participate in design reviews, perform electronic circuit de-rating, vibration and temperature tests, record and report results and be able to develop conclusions and follow through on resolution. Has good verbal and written communication skills as well as cross-functional skills. The Engineer will help expand the lab capabilities while maintaining current equipment. Adheres to environmental policy, procedures, and supports department environmental objectives. Engages in Credo-based decision-making.

    The Staff Engineer, will:

    · Conduct board- and system-level reliability test analysis for electronic circuits and PCBAs in capital medical equipment

    · Design and review electronics/optical and electromechanical test fixtures together with the team and write code

    · Plan, documents and perform HALT / ALT testing and reliability demonstration testing (RDT)

    · Author and participate in DFR, studies and reports

    · Conduct root cause analysis of reliability problems. Determine physics of failure

    · Drive and review component derating activities

    · Create or participle in FMEAs, reliability hazard analysis, predictive and preventive maintenance, accelerated testing techniques, and application of statistical analysis with small samples.

    · Prepare and present diagrams, charts, drawings, calculations to support team decisions.

    · Participate in design for reliability efforts, reviews and Fracas process.

    1. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    Qualifications:

    · BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related is required; MS is a plus.

    · Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, be organized, self-learner with, able to multi-task and have strong attention to details.

    Required skills:

    · A minimum of 8 years with electrical design and stress testing experience is required. 12+ years is preferred.

    · Strong experience with electronic circuit design and analysis, setup, program and operation of test devices and creation of automated test scripts.

    · Experience with LabVIEW programming or related programming

    Preferred skills:

    · Proficient experience with laser-based medical equipment.

    · Engineering work experience with theoretical and hands-on experience with ATE or reliability testing.

    · Experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of optical and electromechanical systems is desired.

    · Experience with Design for Reliability (DfR), Planning, supervising and performing HALT/ALT and Reliability demonstration testing.

    · Good level of understanding of Electrical and software embedded systems is preferred

    · Experience in design reviews and able to recommend changes and critique complex systems designs.A good understanding of statistical analysis techniques such as Weibull, Weibayes, Chi-squared, etc. is preferre

    2. Ability for 10% international and domestic travel is required.

    Primary Location:

    · United States-California-Milpitas

    · Other Locations

    · North America-United States-California-Irvine

    Job Type: Full-time

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Milpitas, CA 95035: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Willingness to travel:
  • 25% (Preferred)

    Work Location: One location

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    • Example 4

    Overview

    As an Electronics Validation/ System Engineer with the Energy & Transportation Power Systems team, you will plan, facilitate, and execute validation activities to build quality and assure excellence in the Electronic Systems and Controls supporting the Oil & Gas and Electric Power Generation industries. You will plan and execute validation tests, identify software, hardware and system related issues, and develop and validate potential solutions. You will participate as a critical member of the electronics development team. Key focus for this position is development of electronics products to serve the Oil & Gas industry.

    Responsibilities

  • Field data and diagnostic monitoring

  • Identify root cause of field and lab issues

  • Perform field-follow support tasks at customer sites

  • Collaborate with internal customers and team members to develop validation test plans

  • Performing spec reviews with system engineers to determine test coverage

  • Test and verify components, system, and strategy operation on benches, in simulation labs

  • Development of test scripts in the dSPACE environment

  • Perform system validation of solutions and strategies to ensure 100% effectiveness

  • Develop solutions to problems identified during Validation Tests and/or field issues

  • FMEA engagement and proactive risk mitigation

  • NPI/CPI issue management

    Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum (Electrical or Mechanical preferred) with 5 years of experience

  • Willing to take 2 year degree with 9+ years of experience

  • Willing to take Masters with less experience

    Skills Required

  • Experience developing and/or working with embedded control system applications

  • Experience/ familiarity with Oil and Gas applications

  • Excellent organization, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

  • Emphasis on initiative and strong technical insight

  • Demonstrated clear commitment to customer satisfaction

  • Experience/ familiarity with embedded software development

  • Experience with ethernet networks and protocols (Modbus, etc)

  • Experience with HIL Simulation

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Desire to work in a fast paced, team environment

    Skills Desired

  • > 1 year experience developing and/or working with embedded control system applications

  • Prior experience in the Oil and Gas or Automotive industries

  • Working knowledge of CAN networks and CAN based tools

    Job Types: Full-time, Contract

    Pay: $69,740.00 - $91,250.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

    Experience:
  • developing/working with embedded control system applications: 1 year (Required)
  • oil and gas applications: 1 year (Required)
  • HIL simulation: 1 year Location: One location

    • Example 5

    Job Summary

    We are looking for a full time Electronics Engineer to work with experienced peers in the conceptualization and development of new products through writing software/firmware, finding/fixing bugs, rapid proof-of-concept and roadmap planning at our facility in Olathe, Kansas. In this role, you'll also be responsible for working collaboratively and professionally with our engineering and product managers to achieve goals and produce superior, exciting products.

    Responsibilities and Duties

  • Utilizes excellent coding skills in C++ to develop reliable, efficient software.
  • Practices good software techniques and is comfortable using git to branch/merge/etc. with other contributors.
  • Hands-on oriented and able to design/troubleshoot hardware.
  • Operates at a high level of productivity “ writes clean, well-documented software.
  • Takes product requirements and delivers software that meets those requirements in a short period of time.
  • Participates in daily Scrum and associated weekly meetings “ works in an agile fashion to get customer feedback on new designs frequently.
  • Effectively estimates time required to implement new features and stays on schedule.
  • Generates fresh ideas and design concepts based on new technologies and industry trends.

    Qualifications and Skills

    Qualified candidates for this role will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or another field relevant to the essential functions of this job description from a four-year college or university OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Other requirements include:

  • Must demonstrate knowledge, education, experience and/or training necessary to develop software/firmware in C++ in a multithreaded RTOS.
  • Experience with Bluetooth, WiFi, Cellular or similar technologies.
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • App development experience a plus.

    Benefits

    Interactive Technologies, Inc. Provides a fun atmosphere as well as competitive benefits.

    Paid Holidays, Vacation and Health Ins. 401K with employer matching.

    Work Remotely
  • No

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Olathe, KS 66062: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Location: One location

    • What does an Electronics Engineer do? 

    Electronics Engineers typically work for various corporations, including manufacturing companies, technology companies and engineering businesses to create electronic systems or devices. They work closely with other Electronics Engineers and other professionals to develop unique devices and modify their designs. Their job is to use their knowledge of safety regulations and other engineering laws to create user-friendly products. They may also be responsible for designing computer hardware and software to contribute to electronic devices.

    Electronics Engineer skills and qualifications

    Electronics Engineers use a variety of skills and industry knowledge to complete their duties effectively, which can include: 

    • Concentration to keep track of several design elements and technical characteristics when designing and developing electronic products and components
    • Initiative and drive to complete tasks quickly and efficiently
    • Interpersonal skills to work well within a team environment during the manufacturing process to ensure plans are correctly implemented
    • Advanced math knowledge including calculus help to design, analyze and troubleshoot processes and equipment
    • Speaking skills to clearly explain their reasoning and designs to provide instructions during development and production
    • Writing skills to develop technical publications, including design methods documents, product proposals, parts lists, operation manuals and maintenance manuals related to the equipment they create

    Electronics Engineer salary expectations

    An Electronics Engineer makes an average of $101,540 per year. Salary may depend on a candidate’s education, experience level and geographical location.

    Electronics Engineer education and training requirements

    Most employers require Electronics Engineers to have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology, electronics engineering, electrical engineering or a related engineering field. The program should also be accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET). Electronics Engineers may also need to obtain state licensure, which typically requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree, a passing Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam score, a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience and a passing Professional Engineering (PE) exam score.

    Electronics Engineer experience requirements

    Electronics Engineers typically have several years of relevant experience through on-the-job training. These professionals may also have gained knowledge during their degree. Supervisory roles may require previous experience leading a team of Technicians and Engineers.

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    Frequently asked questions about Electronics Engineers

    What is the difference between an Electronics Engineer and an Electrical Engineer?

    The difference between an Electronics Engineer and an Electrical Engineer is the scope of their job responsibilities and the types of projects they work on. For example, Electronics Engineers typically focus on designing smaller-scale electronic devices including phones, broadcasting equipment or household appliances. In contrast, Electrical Engineers have the ability to create smaller-scale electronic devices, but they also create large power systems, power stations, telecommunication systems and electrical wiring for buildings.

    What are the daily duties of an Electronics Engineer?

    On a typical day, an Electronics Engineer uses engineering software to develop blueprints and calculate measurements. Throughout the day, they participate in meetings with other Electronics Engineers, upper management and clientele to discuss the progress of a particular project. During these meetings, they also give presentations and receive updates on department budgets and deadlines.

    Electronics Engineers devote a portion of their day to test their designs and record errors. They consult with other Electronics Engineers to determine the correct materials to use for a project and assist one another in troubleshooting errors. They also receive feedback from previous projects and work to update their designs accordingly.

    What qualities make a good Electronics Engineer?

    A good Electronics Engineer has a team-oriented mindset and they aren’t afraid to ask their colleagues for help in creating designs or troubleshooting problems. They value continued education and always look for ways to improve their skill sets. Further, a good Electronics Engineer prioritizes product quality and ensures each device they create has the proper functions and materials to satisfy users.

    A good Electronics Engineer also remains mindful of deadlines when designing and testing electronic devices. Their ability to handle multiple projects while adhering to deadlines saves money and aids customer satisfaction.

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