Senior Electrical Engineer

Post Date

Jul 13, 2026

Location

Durham,
North Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

27703
US
Sep 16, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

RAL-2ae6b83a-f760-4cdc-b7fd-f9ccc4be5e48

Pay Rate

$56 - $71 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer with 6+ years of experience in electrical and electronic product development. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, troubleshooting, and enhancement of electrical systems, electronic circuitry, and electromechanical products throughout the product lifecycle. This role requires strong technical expertise, independent decision-making, and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines to resolve complex product development challenges.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Altium Designer, electronic circuit design, hardware troubleshooting, and product development. Experience with Visio and AutoCAD Electrical is considered a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical and electronic systems for new and existing products.
Create schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting documentation using Altium Designer.
Develop analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal circuit designs.
Perform system-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis on complex electrical and electronic issues.
Support product verification, validation, and qualification activities.
Evaluate design alternatives and make informed trade-offs between competing design topologies, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
Extend and enhance existing product platforms while maintaining compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
Lead electrical design efforts through all phases of the Product Development Process.
Coordinate development activities across multidisciplinary teams including Mechanical, Software, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
Assess technical risks and provide recommendations regarding product feasibility and design approaches.
Support prototype builds, debug activities, and manufacturing transfers.
Generate and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, BOMs, design specifications, test procedures, and engineering reports.
Serve as a technical resource for resolving complex product and system behavior issues.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to less experienced team members.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, tools, and product quality.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in electrical or electronic product development.
Advanced proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design.
Strong experience in:
Circuit design and analysis
Power distribution and power electronics
Analog and digital electronics
PCB design and layout
Hardware integration and testing
Product troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Experience creating and reviewing engineering documentation and technical specifications.
Strong understanding of design verification, validation, and product lifecycle processes.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Altium Designer
Circuit Design
PCB Layout
Electronic Troubleshooting
Hardware Debugging
Product Development
Design Verification & Validation
Root Cause Analysis
Technical Documentation
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

AutoCAD Electrical
Microsoft Visio
PLC Systems
Industrial Controls
Electrical Panel Design
EMI/EMC Analysis
Embedded Hardware Design

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.