Sr. Electrical Engineer

Digital Control Incorporated (DCI) is the world’s leading supplier of underground locating and steering products for the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry. Since the introduction of this revolutionary technology 30 years ago, Digital Control has been at the forefront of trenchless technologies that enable the efficient installation of underground utilities such as fiber optic, telecom, gas, and water lines world-wide. DCI’s products are valued for their durable design, ease of use, and uncompromising commitment to customer service.

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Electrical Engineer for our small team in Kent, Washington to lead, design and test advanced electronics for Horizontal Directional Drilling equipment. As leaders in our industry, we are always using state-of-the-art designs and cutting-edge technology in our products. In this role, the individual must be familiar with Digital and Analog Electronics and be able to translate business requirements into System-level designs for both individual contribution work and teamwork. Further, you must be able to select components, design schematics, layout boards, and help bring up and debug circuits in the lab with the team. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Mechanical Engineers, Embedded Software Developers, Quality and Manufacturing as well as numerous 3rd party vendors, suppliers, and contractors.

Requirements

What You'll do:

• Assume responsibility for Circuit Design, from requirements through Production, and post-Production support
• Architect System-level Designs and provide implementation leadership and mentorship to team members
• Design battery-operated systems which make use of both system-on-chip (SoC) and micro-controllers connected to a variety of peripherals and sensors
• Design, Simulation and Test of complex Analog, Digital and Mixed-Signal systems
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers to package electronics in industrial design-driven enclosures
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to transition designs into Production
• Collaborate with R&D Engineers to rapidly iterate prototypes for next-generation product concepts
• Manage in-house and out-of-house prototype PCB build process
• Support the Root Case Analysis of issues with fielded products
• Collaborate with Compliance team and External Labs to drive new products through certification process
• Establish partnerships and relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Translate between Engineering and Business Requirements
• Set context and direction for a lightweight Electrical Engineering team and remove roadblocks

Requirements:

• 7 - 10+ years' experience in design, test, and validation of complex electrical systems
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or other related field
• Expertise in low noise electronic system design
• Strong experience with the design, architecture, and layout of low frequency and low noise analog front-ends
• EMI/RFI control and minimization experience
• Knowledge of FCC and/or other Certification processes
• Proficiency with the Altium electronics design software
• Mixed-Signal PCB layout experience
• Expertise evaluating and debugging hardware using standard engineering laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, etc.)
• RF design experience is a bonus
• Possess high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong teamwork and communication skills (written and verbal)

Desired:

• Graduate degree in Engineering or Physical Science
• MATLAB or similar analysis tools
• EMI/RFI control and minimization design and testing experience

Who you are:

• Passionate about science and technology and making direct and unique contributions to products that solve tough customer problems.
• Enthusiastic about the ways technology can enable dramatically improved efficiency and safety in traditionally labor intensive industries.
• Excited about working on a collaborative and innovative team!
• High degree of drive and passion for designing and prototyping innovative engineering designs that haven’t been done before.

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role at DCI.

Benefits

• Unparalleled health benefits (PPO plan with no deductibles, no co-pays, DCI covers 99% of costs)
• Quarterly bonuses: we all share in the success of the company
• Professional development
• 401k match (3% match from DCI regardless of participation, 5% maximum match, 100% vested immediately)
• 22 days PTO
• Parental leave
• Company covers 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave
• 11 annual paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Winter break (we are closed the last week of each year)
• See more benefits information here.

Compensation:

• DCI is proud to offer comprehensive compensation packages including competitive base pay and discretionary quarterly profit sharing bonuses to all part-time and full-time team members. Base pay is reviewed at a minimum on an annual basis.
• Pay range: $133,000-160,600 per year. To ensure equity, our compensation philosophy is to bring people into new roles in the range of the mid-point of that role. Factors considered for pay include the level of skill, experience, training, external market factors, and internal value.
• Profit sharing bonus: Over the last 3 years, quarterly bonuses ranged between 11% and 27%. Future bonuses could be higher or lower depending on company profits.

Why DCI?

Work hard, play often... DCI employees are innovative and creative. Our open (forest-like) work environment creates free flowing conversations across all functions. We have gaming days; Lego challenges and ping pong matches to build on our creativity when one hits a roadblock. If that is not enough, our employees bring their four-legged companions (dogs) to work and can take them for a walk around the Green River trail.

DCI takes pride in caring a lot about our employees. We believe that employees should not be burdened with benefits expenses, so we provide lucrative health care plans unmatched in most other companies. We also like to eat at DCI and find any excuse to celebrate the most random holidays (Pi Day, Chocolate Ice Cream Day, etc.) We have monthly catered lunches, a fully stocked snack area, sporting tickets, wellness competitions, and most importantly a team of people who will tell you that DCI is the best place they've ever worked. This is evident by our long service team and low turnover.

We Celebrate Inclusion:

DCI is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at DCI is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. DCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is DCI’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's EEO policy includes the full & complete support of the Company and all levels of leadership. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so too.