Power and data have been moved the same way for over 100 years.
This is a new day. At CelLink Corporation, our Team Members are designing, developing, and manufacturing flexible circuits that fundamentally change the transmission of power and data. Lower weight, higher performance, smaller mass, and lower overall system price all drive toward CelLink’s goal of a cleaner environment and more affordable technology.
At CelLink, we are electrified at the prospect of contributing to a technology that is and will be changing mobility for a cleaner and brighter future. We work with very dedicated people on challenging projects that change everyone’s future for the better. If you are eager to create, to learn, and to apply your knowledge, we are looking forward to you joining us on our electrifying mission.
Electronic Design Engineer
Job Summary
We are looking for a Design Engineer with experience in high-speed data circuits and signal integrity to support CelLink’s high-speed data development.
Position will be based in San Carlos CA with occasional travel (~10%) to CelLink locations and customers around the globe.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Lead development and design of high-speed data circuits (hardware, electronics, and electrical)
- Responsible for the design of transmission lines from concept, debugging, design verification testing, signal timing and signal integrity qualification, thermal and environment-related testing, EMC/EMI testing, manufacturing support, and production deployment.
- Support validation testing to complete bench and vehicle level durability, electromagnetic compatibility, etc.
- Troubleshoot and root cause, document, and drive to issue resolution.
- Participate in design review and xFMEA meetings to ensure lessons learned and best practices are incorporated.
- Lead rapid prototype system development in an efficient manner to show proof of concept.
- Contribute to the timely delivery of fully validated, high-quality products.
- Work closely and effectively communicate with other teams to achieve a seamless and robust vehicle implementation.
- Work closely with manufacturing/suppliers to ensure bring-up success and to develop diagnostic tools for production deployment and service.
- Drive best practices within the team and deploy world-class tools to invent and create new technologies and solutions
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience/Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field). New grads welcome to apply.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Experience with testing and designing high speed data communication channels on PCBs or flex circuits
- Experience using network analyzers and signal analyzers
- Good knowledge of EMC/electromagnetic fundamentals related to high frequency signal transmission
- Willingness to participate in hands on development and prototyping work, interest in researching and staying abreast of developments in signal transmission and signal integrity
- Strong EE fundamentals in signal and power integrity
- Experience in fault analysis of circuit designs
- Proficient in using schematic capture tools, PCB tools, and SI/PI simulation tools for board-level design.
- BOM release, PCB layout oversight, and experience in PCB DFM, DFx for PCB fab/build-in manufacture.
- Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, LIN Bus, SPI, isoSPI, CAN FD, Ethernet, FlexRay, USB, etc.
- Experience using simulation tools such as MATLAB or PSpice for worst-case circuit analyses.
- Experience in software integration a plus
- Deep expertise in troubleshooting using hardware and software tools.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with various internal and external teams.
- Drive for results, enthusiasm, and eagerness to innovate are highly desired!
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Working Conditions/Hours:
Salaried Exempt
Physical Demands – Office and Manufacturing Environment
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment –
Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines.
PPE-
May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump-caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, & clean-room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures.
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The base pay is just one part of CelLink’s total compensation package and is determined within a range. The pay range is designed to support your career progression as you learn, grow, and develop within your role. Your base pay range will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
At CelLink, we believe that each employee should have the opportunity to become a CelLink shareholder through participation in CelLink’s discretionary employee stock option plan. You’ll also receive comprehensive medical and dental coverage and other great benefits.
Note: CelLink benefits, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
San Carlos, CA Base Pay
$90,000—$160,000 USD
We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.
CelLink was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world’s leading EV manufacturers, traditional automotive OEMs, and tiered suppliers. The company has raised approximately $315M in funding through private investment and multiple grants from the US Department of Energy. CelLink’s investors include 3M, Atreides, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, D1 Capital, Fidelity, Fontinalis Partners, Ford, Franklin Templeton, Lear, Park West, SK Telecom, Standard Investments, T. Rowe Price, Tinicum, and Whale Rock.
