Top Benefits
About the role
Reasons you’ll love working here
- Rapidly growing company
- Flexible schedule with 2 days WFH
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Electric sit-stand desks for every employee
- Personal laptop and suite of ergonomic accessories
- Quarterly company events
- Monthly free lunch
- Product giveaways and discounts from all subsidiaries (Progressive Automations, Desk)
Description
The Electrical Engineer (Motor Control PCB) will report to the Research and Development Manager and work closely with the R&D team to design and test PCBs for linear actuator motor control. This role involves both hands-on design and collaboration with firmware, mechanical, and product teams to bring high-quality motor control systems from concept to production.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in motor control PCB design, a methodical engineering approach, and the ability to see products through the full lifecycle starting from requirements gathering to product ready for sale.
Primary Responsibilities
- Act as Product Owner for developing, procuring, and launching motor control boxes (Linear Actuator Controllers and Control Boxes - Progressive Automations). This includes coordinating prototyping, assembly, and procurement of inventory.
- Primary focus will be on PCB Design and layout.
- Design cost-effective control systems for mass production, selecting components based on availability and cost-effectiveness for both local and overseas manufacturing.
- Establish systems and procedures to ensure quality, knowledge retention, and continuous improvement within the team.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Design new products and improve legacy motor control boxes.
- Build test equipment and conduct in-house product stress testing.
- Lead in-house product assembly and QC testing in collaboration with the QC engineer.
- Produce technical datasheets, instruction manuals, and internal education packages in collaboration with the Product Launch team.
- Lead internal product education campaigns.
- Integrate the following technologies into product designs:
- RF control
- Wi-Fi
- Thread Matter
- Bluetooth
- CANBUS / MODBUS compatibility
Required Skills and Experiences
- Strong knowledge and experience in motor controls and noise cancellation.
- Understanding of the full lifecycle of product development, from requirements through to production.
- Minimum 5 years of PCB design experience.
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Methodical, organized approach to testing documentation, revision logging, and traceability.
- Strong time management, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently and in collaboration with both local and overseas teams.
Nice To Have
- Familiarity with Microchip MCUs and their integration into motor control systems.
- Proficiency with Altium Designer for PCB design.
- Solid C/C++ programming skills for embedded systems.
- Experience with documentation standards and use of SVN for version control.
- Methodical, organized approach to testing documentation, revision logging, and traceability.
- Knowledge of North American manufacturing standards and certifications.
About Progressive Automations
Progressive Automations Inc. was founded in 2008 and specializes in automation and motion control products. This is led by our electric linear actuators, compatible power supplies, control systems, and PLC controls. In recent years we have also targeted home and office automation (see Progressive Desk and Progressive Bed subsidiary), coming out with a range of electric standing desks, TV lifts and lifting column sets. We absolutely love what we do and all things automation!
Our goal is to lead the industry in innovation while bringing our customers the most affordable products that money can buy.
We take pride in the creativity, passion, and diversity that our employees possess. If you are looking to grow with us, we encourage you to apply to all vacant positions that fit your qualifications!
Top Benefits
About the role
Reasons you’ll love working here
- Rapidly growing company
- Flexible schedule with 2 days WFH
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Electric sit-stand desks for every employee
- Personal laptop and suite of ergonomic accessories
- Quarterly company events
- Monthly free lunch
- Product giveaways and discounts from all subsidiaries (Progressive Automations, Desk)
Description
The Electrical Engineer (Motor Control PCB) will report to the Research and Development Manager and work closely with the R&D team to design and test PCBs for linear actuator motor control. This role involves both hands-on design and collaboration with firmware, mechanical, and product teams to bring high-quality motor control systems from concept to production.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in motor control PCB design, a methodical engineering approach, and the ability to see products through the full lifecycle starting from requirements gathering to product ready for sale.
Primary Responsibilities
- Act as Product Owner for developing, procuring, and launching motor control boxes (Linear Actuator Controllers and Control Boxes - Progressive Automations). This includes coordinating prototyping, assembly, and procurement of inventory.
- Primary focus will be on PCB Design and layout.
- Design cost-effective control systems for mass production, selecting components based on availability and cost-effectiveness for both local and overseas manufacturing.
- Establish systems and procedures to ensure quality, knowledge retention, and continuous improvement within the team.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Design new products and improve legacy motor control boxes.
- Build test equipment and conduct in-house product stress testing.
- Lead in-house product assembly and QC testing in collaboration with the QC engineer.
- Produce technical datasheets, instruction manuals, and internal education packages in collaboration with the Product Launch team.
- Lead internal product education campaigns.
- Integrate the following technologies into product designs:
- RF control
- Wi-Fi
- Thread Matter
- Bluetooth
- CANBUS / MODBUS compatibility
Required Skills and Experiences
- Strong knowledge and experience in motor controls and noise cancellation.
- Understanding of the full lifecycle of product development, from requirements through to production.
- Minimum 5 years of PCB design experience.
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Methodical, organized approach to testing documentation, revision logging, and traceability.
- Strong time management, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently and in collaboration with both local and overseas teams.
Nice To Have
- Familiarity with Microchip MCUs and their integration into motor control systems.
- Proficiency with Altium Designer for PCB design.
- Solid C/C++ programming skills for embedded systems.
- Experience with documentation standards and use of SVN for version control.
- Methodical, organized approach to testing documentation, revision logging, and traceability.
- Knowledge of North American manufacturing standards and certifications.
About Progressive Automations
Progressive Automations Inc. was founded in 2008 and specializes in automation and motion control products. This is led by our electric linear actuators, compatible power supplies, control systems, and PLC controls. In recent years we have also targeted home and office automation (see Progressive Desk and Progressive Bed subsidiary), coming out with a range of electric standing desks, TV lifts and lifting column sets. We absolutely love what we do and all things automation!
Our goal is to lead the industry in innovation while bringing our customers the most affordable products that money can buy.
We take pride in the creativity, passion, and diversity that our employees possess. If you are looking to grow with us, we encourage you to apply to all vacant positions that fit your qualifications!