Electrical Design Engineer - Senior
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Overview
Job Description
Uster Technologies, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of complex electro-mechanical instrumentation for the textile industry. The Senior Electrical Engineer works in the Research and Development of instrumentation including architectural definition, circuit design, and PCB layout. Uster Technologies is the industry leader of textile instrumentation and is a subsidiary of Toyota Industries Corporation with technology centers in US, Switzerland, Israel, and China.
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
Requirements
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
Life in Knoxville
Knoxville offers more than just a lower cost of living. It is a city with character. Mountains, music, lakes, local food, and space to think. Whether you're into outdoor weekends or quiet neighborhoods, it's a place people often discover they don’t want to leave.
Benefits include: competitive salary plus incentive pay; excellent401(k) with company match; medical, dental and disability insurances; paid time off and holidays; flexible business casual environment; and special summer hours. Please visit our website at www.uster.com.
- 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
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