Electrical Engineer II / III – PCBA & Prototyping Focus

Verterra Energy • New Brighton, MN

29d

About The Position

Verterra Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineer II / III (typically 3–5+ years of experience ) with a strong hands-on background in PCBA design, prototyping, and laboratory testing . This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building real hardware , working close to the bench, iterating quickly, and making practical design decisions. The position emphasizes execution and technical judgment , not over-engineering or narrow specialization. The engineer will work closely with senior electrical, mechanical, and controls engineers, supporting the development of power and control electronics for generator-adjacent systems and internal test platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• 3+ years of hands-on professional experience (5+ years preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with: PCBA schematic capture and layout
• DC-DC converters and basic power electronics
• Prototype assembly and lab debugging
• Practical understanding of microcontroller-based systems
• Comfortable working across electrical and mechanical boundaries
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a small engineering team
• Strong technical judgment and problem-solving mindset

Nice To Haves

• Experience with embedded firmware at a functional level (bring-up, testing, debugging)
• Familiarity with USB, Bluetooth, or simple communication interfaces
• Using microcontroller programming (C, Python, or similar) primarily for tests, validation, and effective collaboration with firmware developers
• Startup or small-team engineering experience
• Interest in test automation or custom lab instrumentation

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCBA solutions for low-to-medium power systems connected to small generators
• Create schematics and PCB layouts (Altium preferred) for power and microcontroller-based boards
• Design, integrate, and validate DC-DC power conversion circuits (buck, boost, simple power conditioning)
• Select and apply practical component solutions (capacitors, regulators, protection devices, connectors)
• Support microcontroller-based systems , including power architecture, pinout, interfaces, and basic bring-up
• Build, assemble, and bring up prototypes in the lab
• Perform bench testing and debugging using oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and electronic loads
• Assist in defining and executing test plans for early validation
• Support interaction with PCB fabricators, assemblers, and component suppliers
• Evaluate third-party or consultant designs for simplicity, robustness, and manufacturability
• Help maintain and organize the electrical laboratory environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life, disability, and basic protection
• 401(k) with employer match
• Unlimited paid time off + 2 weeks sick and safe leave
• 7 company-paid holidays: New Year’s Day (January 1), Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
• Stocked kitchen

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees