Junior Electrical Engineer

Pivotal Systems is hiring a Junior Electrical Engineer to support the design, testing, and optimization of electronics integrated into its flow control products. The role assists with circuit design, PCB layouts, prototype testing, troubleshooting, documentation, manufacturing support, compliance, and cross-functional product development.

What you'll do:

• Support the design of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for flow control electronics, including sensor interfaces, valve drivers, power regulation, and communication interfaces
• Create and update schematics and assist with PCB layout in Altium or KiCad under the guidance of senior engineers
• Select and qualify electronic components, maintain part data and BOMs, and support replacements for obsolete parts
• Build, bring up, and debug prototype boards; perform lab testing using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators
• Perform basic circuit calculations and simulations (e.g., SPICE), including power budgets, tolerance analysis, and thermal derating
• Design and maintain electrical test fixtures, cable harnesses, and test procedures for engineering and production use
• Document test results and design changes, and support the engineering change (ECO) process
• Support manufacturing and field troubleshooting, including failure analysis of returned or nonconforming assemblies
• Help ensure designs meet applicable safety and EMC requirements and industry standards (e.g., CE, SEMI S2)
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and test engineers during product development and design reviews

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
• 0–2 years of electrical engineering experience; relevant internships, co-ops, or project work are considered
• Foundational knowledge in Electrical Engineering, with the ability to apply core concepts to product development and troubleshooting
• Skills in electrical design, including reading and creating schematics, selecting components, and supporting prototype development
• Understanding of low-voltage DC power conversion and distribution relevant to industrial and high-tech equipment
• Ability to use common engineering tools and software (e.g., Altium, KiCad, and standard test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams in an on-site environment
• Exposure to semiconductor, manufacturing, or industrial automation environments
• Exposure to Copy Exactly! / Copy Exact! and related design replication methodologies
• Hands-on PCB design, assembly, or soldering experience
• Basic microcontroller or firmware experience (C/C++)