Electrical Engineer

Job Description:

• This position involves designing and developing analog and DC power electronics for infrastructure communications circuits.
• Work closely with another power electronics engineer and interface with a mechanical engineer.
• Design and develop analog and DC power electronics for communications circuits.
• Undertake the initial assignment of developing analog and DC power for next-generation infrastructure products.
• Support field and factory issues related to analog and DC power on legacy products.
• Collaborate with power electronics and mechanical engineers to achieve project objectives.
• Conduct in-depth data evaluations to analyze complex issues and develop effective resolutions.
• Manage and meet project timelines and constraints, with efforts typically lasting 6 to 12 months.
• Change a design of discrete switch mode power supply circuit to a PMIC in Cadence schematic capture and then once the modem is built, certify the design change by testing the changes per the test plan created by the Power architect. This is required for 3 different PCB's.
• Replace an EOL part with a qualified and active part allowing the product to continue to ship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 4 - 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience with power electronics circuits or analog circuits.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and high-speed PCB layout best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in product development and pre-compliance testing.
• Expertise in working in cross-functional teams.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in selecting appropriate topologies for various applications.
• Knowledge of switch mode power supplies in a buck configuration.
• Able to operate an oscilloscope to take transient measurements.
• Excellent communication skills
• The candidate must have enough technical knowledge in switch mode power supplies to work independently with only some guidance
• Nice-to-Have Skills: LT Spice simulation capability to model switch mode power supply transient performance.
• Industry Experience

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.