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Principal Electrical Engineer

Kelly Services

Andover, MAFull-time$175–225K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$175–225K/yr
Location
Andover, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Kelly Services is hiring a Principal Electrical Engineer. An industry‑leading manufacturer of precision instrumentation seeks a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to lead design and development of next‑generation sensing and instrumentation products, collaborating across firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and product teams to deliver high‑performance solutions from concept through production.

Key focus areas include Design and develop next‑generation electronics for precision sensing products, Develop new electrical architectures that improve product performance, size, and cost, and Perform circuit design, testing, validation, and product characterization.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Electrical Engineering Or Related Discipline, 12+ Years Electrical Engineering Experience Developing Commercial Products, and Authorized To Work In The United States Full-Time. Important skills include Precision Analog Electronics Design, Low-Noise Electronics Design, Sensor And Instrumentation Systems Design, Embedded Microprocessors, Embedded Hardware, and Product Development From Concept To Production. Preferred (not required): Troubleshooting, Vacuum Sensing Technologies, Vacuum Systems, and Semiconductor Capital Equipment Industry Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Precision Analog Electronics DesignLow-Noise Electronics DesignSensor and Instrumentation Systems DesignEmbedded MicroprocessorsEmbedded HardwareProduct Development From Concept to ProductionTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisMultidisciplinary Engineering TeamworkLaboratory TestingHardware DebuggingManufacturing ProcessesBOM ManagementEngineering DocumentationECOsCommunicationVacuum Sensing TechnologiesVacuum SystemsSemiconductor Capital Equipment Industry ExperienceMedical Device Instrumentation ExperiencePrecision MeasurementSensor Technology BackgroundCollaborationTechnical Project LeadershipEngineering Team LeadershipSensor System DesignInstrumentation System DesignProduct Development From Concept to Production ReleaseValidationSensor TechnologyCross-Functional Collaboration With FirmwareCross-Functional Collaboration With Mechanical EngineeringCross-Functional Collaboration With Manufacturing

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Related Discipline12+ Years Electrical Engineering Experience Developing Commercial ProductsAuthorized to Work in the United StatesMaster's DegreePhD

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

$175000 - $225000

An industry-leading manufacturer of precision instrumentation is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to join its engineering team. In this highly visible role, you'll lead the design and development of next-generation sensing and instrumentation products used in the semiconductor, medical device, and industrial automation industries. This is a hands-on engineering position where you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges, develop innovative electronics, and drive products from concept through production.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience designing precision analog electronics, embedded systems, and sensor technologies. You'll take ownership of electrical architecture, troubleshoot complex system issues, and work closely with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and product teams to deliver high-performance products. This role offers significant technical ownership and the opportunity to influence future product roadmaps.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Master's or PhD preferred)

  • 12+ years of electrical engineering experience developing commercial products

  • Strong background in precision analog and low-noise electronics

  • Experience designing sensor and instrumentation systems

  • Extensive experience with embedded microprocessors and embedded hardware

  • Proven experience developing products from concept through production release

  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

  • Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering teams

  • Hands-on experience with laboratory testing, validation, and hardware debugging

  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOM management, engineering documentation, and ECOs

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience with vacuum sensing technologies or vacuum systems

  • Semiconductor capital equipment industry experience

  • Medical device instrumentation experience

  • Precision measurement or sensor technology background

  • Cross-functional experience working with firmware, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing

  • Experience leading technical projects or engineering teams

What You Will Be Doing

  • Design and develop next-generation electronics for precision sensing products

  • Develop new electrical architectures that improve product performance, size, and cost

  • Perform circuit design, testing, validation, and product characterization

  • Troubleshoot complex hardware and system-level issues to identify root causes

  • Lead electrical engineering efforts on cross-functional product development teams

  • Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams

  • Support new product introduction and production releases

  • Define technical roadmaps for future product improvements

  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across development projects

Daily Responsibilities

  • 45% Electrical design, circuit development, and product architecture

  • 30% Hardware testing, troubleshooting, and product validation

  • 25% Cross-functional collaboration, technical leadership, and product development

The Offer

  • Competitive Base Salary

  • Full-Time Position

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • 401(k) with Company Match

  • Life and Disability Insurance

  • Paid Vacation and Holidays

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Adoption Assistance

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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