Electronics Product Design Engineer

Job Title: Electronics Product Design Engineer

Reports To: VP Operations & Engineering

Location: Plano, TX – Onsite

Employment type: Full-time

Job Overview:

The Electronics Product Design Engineer researches, designs, develops, and tests electrical circuits and products. This position requires a self-motivated engineer who can work independently and collaborate effectively with mechanical, software, test, compliance, and manufacturing team members throughout the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

· Design custom electromechanical circuits and subassemblies and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components to meet system requirements.

· Plan, specify, design, fabricate, test, integrate, install, maintain, and coordinate the electromechanical components of a system.

· Analyze system elements, including power, functional performance, temperature, heat, emissions, susceptibility, software interfaces, materials, technologies, and communication devices.

· Create drawings, block diagrams, schematics, printed circuit board layouts, and related design materials using appropriate hardware design tools.

· Generate requirements, perform schematic capture, select components, develop bills of materials, and support printed circuit board layout.

· Design and test prototypes; perform verification; and support product safety, EMC, and other applicable compliance testing.

· Support manufacturing and production handoff, including the development of assembly and test procedures.

· Evaluate vendor products and emerging technologies to identify solutions that best meet client and project requirements.

· Prepare and maintain clear technical design documentation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline.

· At least eight years of experience in electromechanical engineering design and verification.

· Strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics.

· Hands-on electronics design experience from requirements and specification development through test and verification.

· Experience advancing a product or design from prototype through production.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to work independently, collaborate across engineering disciplines, adapt to changing project needs, and learn new skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, and Altium design tools.

· Working programming knowledge and the ability to create scripts or simple programs, including Excel macros or MATLAB scripts.

· Experience with microprocessors, analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), digital-to-analog converters (DACs), high-speed digital design, and analog front-end design.

· Master's degree in electrical engineering.

· FPGA design experience.

· Medical device development experience.

· Experience supporting compliance testing to applicable product safety and EMC standards, including IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, legacy IEC 60950, and IEC/UL 62368-1.

· Knowledge of RoHS, REACH, and applicable battery compliance standards.

Benefits

· Health insurance

· Dental and vision insurance

· 401(k) plan

· Paid time off

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. The Realtime Group does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Realtime Group is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

To Apply:

Interested parties should send their resume to [email protected].

About The Realtime Group:

Realtime is a team of 30+ talented professionals with extensive experience in product design, development, validation, automation, and robotics. Our diverse team brings together accomplished designers, engineers, automation and controls specialists, software developers, testers, compliance experts, and project managers—all united by a shared commitment to helping our customers successfully bring innovative products and manufacturing solutions to life.

From early-stage concepts and product development to turnkey robotic automation, inspection systems, and PLC-controlled manufacturing lines, Realtime provides the multidisciplinary expertise needed to move complex projects from conception through production. We combine big-picture thinking with careful attention to the technical, safety, quality, and regulatory details required to deliver reliable, compliant solutions.

True problem-solvers at heart, our team thrives on tackling complex challenges. Whether developing a new product, automating a manufacturing process, or improving an existing operation, we deliver creative, practical solutions that exceed expectations, increase efficiency, and enhance people’s lives.