Electrical Engineer I (PCB, Product Development)
The Electrical Engineer I at Confidential Client is responsible for designing electronic circuits and PCBs for new outdoor consumer products, collaborating with product designers to integrate electronics into mechatronic systems. This early-career role involves prototype testing, troubleshooting, component selection, and documentation to support product development from concept through manufacturing. The position is full-time and requires on-site work in Columbia, Missouri.
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Role overview
Confidential Client is seeking an early-career Electrical Engineer I to join their product development team in Columbia, MO. This on-site role focuses on circuit and PCB design for consumer and outdoor electronic products, supporting prototypes through manufacturing release. The ideal candidate has ~2+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience, strong PCB/PCBA skills, and a practical approach to prototyping, testing, and documentation.
What You’ll Do
- Design electronic circuitry and PCBs for outdoor and consumer products (schematics, layout review, DRC)
- Collaborate with mechanical and product designers to integrate PCBs into housings and mechatronic assemblies
- Build and use test fixtures; plan and execute prototype testing and validation
- Troubleshoot hardware and collaborate on root-cause analysis and corrective actions
- Support component selection, sourcing, and BOM creation
- Write clear specifications, test instructions, and product documentation to support manufacturing handoff
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of professional electrical engineering experience, preferably in new product development
- Proven circuit design and PCB/PCBA development experience
- Hands-on prototype testing, troubleshooting, and validation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work 100% on-site in Columbia, MO
Nice to Have
- Embedded development experience (Embedded C, C++, or Assembly)
- Experience with DFMEA and DVP&R practices
- Prior work in consumer, outdoor, or shooting-sports product categories
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plans
Location & Work Authorization
- This position is 100% on-site in Columbia, MO.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. No Corp-to-Corp arrangements.
Additional Information
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- This is an early-career role (often titled Electrical Engineer I / Junior Electrical Engineer / Product Development Engineer).
- Applicants will be reviewed by a Confidential Client (via Careertakes) recruiter as part of the process.
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