Electrical Engineer

Zero

Portland, Oregon

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Bill of Materials (BOM), Component Selection, Computer Firmware, Debugging Skills, Dental Insurance, Documentation Design, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electromagnetic Interference Mitigation, Electronics, Embedded Hardware, Embedded Systems, Equipment Validation, Ethernet, Hardware Debugging, Hardware Design, Hardware Development, I2C, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Incentive Programs, Laboratory Equipment, Logic Analyzer, Maintain Compliance, Mixed Signal Circuits, Oscilloscope, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout, Printed Circuit Board Design, Product Development, Prototyping, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Schematic Capture, Schematics, Spectrum Analyzers, Systems Hardware, Test Design, Test Lab, Testing, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon
POSTED
2 days ago

Position Summary

A rapidly growing company is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, validation, and improvement of board-level hardware for EV charging equipment (EVSE). This role is focused on practical electrical design work including schematic capture, component selection, prototype bring-up, debugging, and compliance-driven product development.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing electronic hardware for commercial or industrial products and is comfortable working across embedded control hardware, interfaces, sensing, protection, and power-related circuits. Experience with EV charging equipment, EMI/EMC mitigation, and UL or other regulatory compliance is strongly preferred. Familiarity with J1772 and ISO 15118 is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Design and support board-level electrical hardware for EV charging systems.
  • Develop specifications, schematics, and component selections; support PCB layout review.
  • Bring up, validate, characterize, and debug prototype hardware.
  • Troubleshoot analog, digital, mixed-signal, and embedded interface circuits.
  • Define hardware interfaces and resolve system-level issues in collaboration with firmware and software teams.
  • Maintain BOMs and support component sourcing and design updates.
  • Validate and troubleshoot hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, meters, and spectrum analyzers.
  • Mitigate EMI/EMC issues through filtering, grounding, shielding, and layout review.
  • Support UL and regulatory compliance efforts, including design changes driven by certification testing.
  • Coordinate with manufacturers, vendors, and external test labs during prototype and production builds.
  • Document design revisions, test results, and engineering changes.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Hands-on experience in board-level design for commercial or industrial electronic products.
  • Proficiency in schematic capture, component selection, prototype bring-up, and hardware debugging.
  • Experience with analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
  • Familiarity with interfaces such as SPI, I2C, CAN, Modbus, or Ethernet.
  • Comfortable with standard lab equipment for validation and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with EVSE or EV charging products.
  • Experience with EMI/EMC troubleshooting and UL or other regulatory compliance.
  • Familiarity with AC-powered systems, power electronics, relays, sensing, isolation, and protection circuits.
  • Familiarity with J1772 and ISO 15118.

Why Join

  • Be part of a dynamic and fast-growing company
  • Competitive Salary
  • Benefits Package includes:
    • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Ability to Participate in Electric Vehicle Incentive Program
    • Ability to Participate in Company 401K Plan with match
    • Quarterly Mental Health Days
    • Employee Educational Reimbursement

 

Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills, but will sit in a range of $105,000 - $130,000

 

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers a remote-friendly work environment with benefits and the opportunity for personal growth as well as advancement within the company.

Engagement Structure

This role begins as a 1099 independent contractor engagement for up to three (3) months, with the intention of converting to a permanent, full-time position based on mutual fit and performance during the contract period. Benefits listed above apply upon conversion to a permanent employee.

About the Company

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