电子工程师 / 自由职业
Electronics Engineer / Freelance
关于我们：
RKS在过去40年中一直位居美国工业设计的前沿。我们以提供全方位的产品设计和开发服务而闻名——在医疗设备、消费电子、可穿戴设备和家居用品等多个行业创造有意义的创新。我们跨职能的方法将设计、工程和以用户为中心的思维相结合，打造出获奖产品，推动情感连接和市场成功。
职位概述：
我们正在寻找一位技术娴熟且经验丰富的电子工程师，以自由职业者身份与我们的跨学科团队合作。该职位需要一位具备动手能力、系统级思维的人才，能够在多种产品类别中构建和实现电子子系统。理想的候选人将与机械、软件和工业设计团队紧密合作，从概念到原型阶段开发优雅、实用且可制造的产品。
主要职责：
- 为消费类、医疗和工业产品设计和开发电子系统。
- 使用Altium或Eagle等工具创建原理图、选择元器件并开发PCB布局。
- 开发、调试和测试模拟和数字电路，包括微控制器、电源、传感器和无线模块。
- 构建和编程概念验证电子原型（如Arduino、Raspberry Pi、定制板）。
- 与机械工程师合作，确保电子元件与产品物理设计的无缝集成。
- 与固件和软件开发人员协作，确保硬件兼容性和性能。
- 在整个开发周期中执行硬件系统的故障排除、测试和调试。
- 参与设计意图、测试流程、合规性和生产交接的文档编写。
- 提供关于制造设计（DFM）、法规合规性和BOM成本优化的见解。
- 参与头脑风暴会议、技术评审和产品优化研讨会。
- 关注与产品开发相关的新兴技术和组件创新。
要求
资格：
- 电气工程、电子工程或相关专业的学士学位；硕士学历优先。
- 具有5年以上商业或工业产品电子设计的实际经验。
- 精通电子设计工具（Altium Designer、Eagle、
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About Us:
RKS has been at the forefront of Industrial Design in the United States for the last 40 years. We have built a reputation for delivering full-spectrum product design and development services—creating meaningful innovation across industries, from medical devices and consumer electronics to wearables and home goods. Our cross-functional approach integrates design, engineering, and human-centered thinking to produce award-winning products that drive emotional connection and market success.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electronics Engineer to consult on a freelance basis with our interdisciplinary team. This role requires a hands-on, systems-level thinker who can architect and implement electronic subsystems within a variety of product categories. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and industrial design teams to develop elegant, functional, and manufacturable products from concept through prototyping.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop electronic systems for consumer, medical, and industrial products.
- Create schematics, select components, and develop PCB layouts using tools such as Altium or Eagle.
- Develop, debug, and test analog and digital circuits including micro-controllers, power supplies, sensors, and wireless modules.
- Build and program proof-of-concept electronics prototypes (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, custom boards).
- Work with mechanical engineers to ensure seamless integration of electronics into the physical product design.
- Collaborate with firmware and software developers to ensure hardware compatibility and performance.
- Perform troubleshooting, testing, and debugging of hardware systems throughout the development lifecycle.
- Contribute to documentation for design intent, testing procedures, compliance, and production hand-off.
- Provide insight into design-for-manufacturing (DFM), regulatory compliance, and BOM cost optimization.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions, technical reviews, and product refinement workshops.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and component innovations relevant to product development.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline; Master’s degree is a plus.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing electronics for commercial or industrial products.
- Proficiency with electronic design tools (Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad, or similar).
- Strong understanding of micro-controller systems, low-power design, sensor integration, and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, BLE).
- Experience with embedded systems and basic firmware development is preferred.
- Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on electronic subsystems.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of safety, EMI/EMC, and regulatory standards (FCC, CE, IEC, ISO 60601, etc.) is a strong advantage.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in client-facing or cross-disciplinary team environments.
- Prior consulting or agency-based product development experience.
- Familiarity with medical device development cycles and documentation practices is a plus.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) as defined in the employee handbook
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
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10 years exp, no benefits
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Here is the revised Electronics Engineer job posting reflecting 5+years of experience and no benefits, suitable for a freelance/contract role:
Job Description
About Us:
RKS has been a leader in Industrial Design for over 40 years, delivering innovation that transforms everyday life across industries—from medical devices and consumer electronics to mobility solutions and lifestyle products. Our multidisciplinary team combines creativity, engineering, and human-centered thinking to produce emotionally resonant, market-winning designs.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly experienced Freelance Electronics Engineer to consult with our product development team on a project-by-project basis. This role is ideal for a senior-level engineer with 10+ years of experience who can independently lead the design and integration of electronic systems across a range of complex product categories. You will collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and industrial designers to create fully integrated, production-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and testing of electronic hardware for consumer, medical, and industrial products.
- Develop circuit schematics, select components, and design PCB layouts using tools like Altium, Eagle, or KiCad.
- Build and program hardware prototypes using micro-controller platforms such as Arduino, STM32, or Raspberry Pi.
- Collaborate with mechanical and firmware teams to ensure tight system integration and reliable operation.
- Define electrical architecture, power budgets, and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, BLE, USB).
- Troubleshoot and debug circuits across development stages—from bread-boarding to final PCBA.
- Evaluate and specify off-the-shelf components, sensors, and modules to meet performance, cost, and compliance targets.
- Prepare documentation including BOMs, test reports, and production handoff materials.
- Advise on design for manufacturability (DFM), regulatory compliance, and lifecycle risk.
- Contribute to design reviews and help drive technical decision-making across projects.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
- Proven experience in designing and integrating electronics into mechanical systems.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and electronic design automation (EDA) tools (e.g., Altium SW, Eagle).
- Strong understanding of circuit design, micro-controllers, sensors, and actuators.
- Experience with embedded systems and firmware development is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards and certification processes for consumer,medical, and industrial products.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Client-facing, project management experience is highly preferred
- Consulting / Agency experience is highly preferred
- Experience with medical product development a plus
Benefits
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid holidays
- 401 K as defined in the employee handbook
- Sick leave
- Vacation
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