Hiring: Electrical Engineer Company: Citel USA Location: Hillsborough, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:58:42 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : PCB, R, Root Cause Analysis About the job Experience: •1+ years of professional experience in electrical or power electronics design •Strong background in power electronics, including AC/DC and/or DC/DC power conversion •Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools •Hands-on lab experience with debugging and validation of power circuits •Solid understanding of electrical safety, grounding, and EMI/EMC fundamentals Required Skills: •CITEL is hiring a Electrical Engineer to add to our growing R&D team at its new Hillsborough, NC facility. •Design and develop power electronic circuits and systems, including power supplies, protection circuitry, and associated control electronics •Perform schematic design, component selection, simulation, and PCB layout support •Support prototype build, bring-up, debugging, and validation testing in the lab •Define and execute electrical test plans to verify performance, reliability, and compliance •Collaborate closely with manufacturing to support design for manufacturability (DFM), design for test (DFT), and production ramp •Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical decision-making and risk assessments •Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical failures and field issues Qualifications: •Hands-on, practical engineer who enjoys working in the lab •Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail •Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving engineering organization •Able to communicate clearly with cross-functional and global teams •Takes ownership of designs and follows issues through to resolution •Operational familiarity with UL 1449 (5th Edition) or other U.S. safety/compliance standards related to surge protection devices •Knowledge of EMC/EMI testing and mitigation techniques •Exposure to high-reliability, industrial, or energy-related products •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Compensation: •Competitive salary and performance bonus Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!