Electrical Integration Engineer

Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.

Position Details:

• This In-Office at our client’s facility in Redmond, WA
• The hiring range for this role is typically between $95,000 and $125000 with the full range extending to $145000 based on experience, internal equity, and career progression

Primary Function:
The Electrical Integration Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of cable integration and bench test systems for robotics applications. This role requires close collaboration with engineering teams and suppliers to ensure high-quality, timely delivery of cable assemblies and related components.
This role is best suited for an engineer who enjoys hands-on work in the lab, including building, testing, and troubleshooting hardware in addition to producing design documentation.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Design & Documentation
  • Design schematics and layouts for simple, low-complexity pass-through PCBAs to support robot cable integration and bench test systems (e.g., flat packs, NFF rigs).
  • Create detailed EE systems and manage revision control through red-line DFM (Design for Manufacturability) exercises.
  • Assist full-time engineering staff with wiring diagram creation and revisions as required.
• Inventory & Manufacturing
  • Manage in-stock inventory of raw materials for hands-on, in-house cable production.
  • Oversee and participate in manufacturing cables to print as needed.
• Testing & Troubleshooting
  • Lead hands-on test evaluations and troubleshooting activities to support full-time engineering teams, including debug PCB bring up.
  • Develop and execute test plans for EE system and related systems.
• Supplier & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Interface with suppliers to ensure EE components are manufactured to specification and delivered on schedule.
  • Address DFM-related questions from suppliers in support of engineering teams.
• Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure all cable assemblies and related work comply with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
  • Maintain personal IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification and support team compliance efforts.
  • Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.
• ESD Validation
  • Validate that benches, equipment, and personnel follow appropriate ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) procedures.
  • Support implementation and maintenance of ESD-safe workspaces.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in EE design, manufacturing, and testing.
  • Document lessons learned and best practices for future projects.
• Teamwork During Critical Builds
  • Participate actively in “all hands on deck” build scenarios to unblock issues and ensure project success, including hands-on support when needed, regardless of primary responsibilities.

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent required
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills
• Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values
• Pass a post-offer background verification

Work Environment
Standard lab/production environment. Appropriate safety garments (PPE) must be worn. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers. Must be able to stand and work as long as 12 hours in different positions. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

SigmaDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer