Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer – Knoxville

Electrical Engineering degree with 5+ years of digital and analog circuit design experience supporting new product development required. Onsite role.

Standard hours are 8:00am-5:00pm. Some departments flex this a little bit. Summer hours are 9 hour days and a half day on Friday.

Full job description

We're seeking a self-directed electrical engineer who can lead the full design cycle, from schematic to implementation, across complex mixed-signal systems. This role blends deep technical design with hands-on lab work, supporting both new product development and legacy systems in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment.

What You'll Do

• Design, simulate, and test analog and digital circuits using microcontrollers, FPGAs, DSPs, op-amps, A/D converters, filters, and power supplies (linear and DC/DC switching)
• Develop interface electronics for motion control, sensors, optical systems, and communications
• Capture schematics and drive multilayer PCB layout using Altium (or similar)
• Execute board bring-up, debugging, prototyping, verification testing, and performance characterization
• Provide design support for existing systems and legacy PCBs
• Communicate hardware changes with service and manufacturing teams
• Participate in evaluating emerging technologies to inform future product directions
• Collaborate closely with mechanical and software engineers on tightly integrated electro-mechanical and electro-optical systems

What We're Looking For

• B.S.E.E. or higher with 5+ years in analog/digital circuit design
• Strong hands-on experience with lab instrumentation and debugging techniques
• Proficiency with Altium Designer and SPICE simulation tools
• Familiarity with standard digital interfaces: I²C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet
• Ability to manage and document work independently while contributing within a structured, team-based environment
• Bonus: experience communicating with service technicians or customers on hardware issues

Benefits include: competitive salary plus incentive pay; excellent 401(k) with company match; medical, dental and disability insurances; paid time off and holidays; flexible business casual environment; and special summer hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Analog/Digital Circuit Design: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

To apply send your resume to ana@employeemagnets.com