Job description
Join InnovateFirst Technologies, a leading innovator in power electronics and embedded systems, as an Electrical Engineer in our Boston office. You will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of high-efficiency power supplies and control systems for industrial and commercial applications. We value hands-on engineers who thrive in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver robust, compliant solutions. This role offers meaningful ownership, competitive compensation, and opportunities to impact products from concept to production.
As part of our hardware team, you will work on converter design, motor drives, signal integrity, and system-level integration with software and mechanical engineering. You will have access to state-of-the-art lab equipment and support for ongoing learning and career growth.
Responsibility
- Design, analyze, and test analog and digital circuits, including power electronics, sensors, and microcontroller interfaces.
- Develop and optimize PCB layouts for manufacturability, reliability, and thermal performance.
- Lead or participate in design reviews, simulations (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink), and EMI/EMC testing.
- Create and maintain documentation, schematics, design files, and bill of materials.
- Collaborate with software and mechanical engineering teams to ensure successful hardware-software integration.
- Support compliance with industry standards (UL, IEC, RoHS) and assist in certifications.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to project planning, scheduling, and risk assessment.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in power electronics, analog/digital design, or embedded hardware.
- Proficiency with CAD tools (Altium/OrCAD), SPICE, MATLAB, or Simulink; familiarity with PCB layout best practices.
- Strong knowledge of EMI/EMC, signal integrity, thermal management, and sensor interfaces.
- Experience with prototyping/testing equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers) and debugging in lab environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.