Electrical Engineer

2 days ago


Menlo Park, California, United States PacBio Full time
PacBio Job Description

PacBio is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead the design and implementation of electronic subsystems for our next-generation SMRT sequencing instruments. This individual will collaborate with systems engineers to refine requirements, document hardware architecture options, and champion solutions through interdisciplinary design reviews and implementation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, prototype, and test complex mixed analog and digital custom circuit boards, including programmable logic.
  • Improve existing designs to enhance reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
  • Transition deliverables to mass production in collaboration with manufacturing NPI.
  • Collaborate with turnkey PCBA manufacturers and assembly houses to build prototypes.
  • Work closely with product management, systems engineering, optical, mechanical, and system integration teams to refine hardware requirements.
  • Present and champion compelling solutions to both business and technical audiences.
  • Explore technology trends and their applicability to PacBio's next-generation products.
Requirements:
  • Typically requires a minimum of 11-14 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 9-12 years with a Master's degree; or 8-11 years with a PhD.
  • A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Possess an analytical mindset and extensive experience with electronic and FPGA design.
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and a structured problem-solving approach.
  • Experience architecting and implementing complex high-performance embedded systems.
  • Demonstrated competency in electronics and computer architecture and transitioning products to manufacturing.
  • Proficient at schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium, OrCAD, and Cadence Allegro CAD/EDA design tools.
  • Experienced in signal integrity and EMI/EMC design techniques for PCBA design.
  • Ability to drive DFx design activities through hardware development cycles to meet or exceed product performance targets.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, a strong team player, able to take initiative, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively as part of a strong hardware team.
Preferred Experience:
  • Familiarity with High-Performance Compute (HPC) architectures.
  • Experience with semiconductor capital equipment, laboratory instruments, or similar products.

PacBio is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [insert contact information].


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