Phd Electrical Engineer Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

Hamilton Company is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our R&D Engineering Team. As a fully qualified, career-level member of the team, you will provide the department with technical expertise to design, develop, test, and implement electrical and electronic product components. You will apply seasoned experience to resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways. Responsibilities include:

• Plan and perform design development tasks from concept to implementation for projects of diverse scope.
• Study and evaluate disciplinary or interdisciplinary aspects of new product or design concepts, including all necessary functions leading to presentation and recommendation of possible solutions.
• Plan and direct testing necessary to assure adequate performance of designs for all stages of design and development.
• Provide technical advice and particular expertise to department personnel.
• Responsible for the timely completion and adequacy of assigned development tasks for performance and compliance with standards.
• Responsible for the adequate documentation of performed tasks including descriptions, specifications, testing, and implementation.
• Responsible for the clear presentation of developments or designs at design reviews.
• Provide technical assistance to lower-level department personnel.
• Independently take control and complete assigned major sections of a new product development effort.
• Troubleshoot production floor problems and complete design changes as a result of investigation.
• Network with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Solid working knowledge of LTSpice, OrCAD, Verilog/VHDL. Demonstrated experience designing to FCC Class B EMC standards.
• Must be able to direct board layout designers to produce FCC Class B compliant designs.
• Support other departments, troubleshoot circuit boards independently.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills for writing reports, interfacing with manufacturing, engineering, etc and be computer literate.
• Pronounced abilities in understanding and application of engineering sciences such as mathematics, physics, engineering statistics, etc.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word.
• A self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field required; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in the design and development of electrical product components.
• Solid knowledge and experience of analog & digital circuit design.
• Solid knowledge and experience of control systems and motor drive design.
• Demonstrated design experience with CPLDs, FPGAs, M3 microcontrollers, optical encoders, Hall-effect current sensors, MOSFETs, Op Amps, ESD & overcurrent protection, DC-DC switching power supplies.
• Extensive motor control design experience desirable.

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects    
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement    
• Commitment to sustainable design    
• Competitive Compensation    
• Excellent Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more)
• Solid Stable Company
• Drug free workplace.