Electrical Engineer (Hardware)

TL;DR

Electrical Engineer (Hardware): Designing and developing PCB layouts and electrical systems for eReader products with an accent on system validation and ODM collaboration. Focus on board bring-up, component selection, and ensuring hardware compatibility with mechanical designs.

Location: Hybrid: Must be based in Taipei, Taiwan, with travel to manufacturing facilities in Asia

Company

A global ecommerce company providing innovative e-reading services and award-winning e-readers to millions of customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Design and develop PCB layouts specifically for eReader applications.
• Collaborate with ODM electrical engineering teams to review electronics sub-systems and PCB designs.
• Perform board bring-up and validate subsystems throughout the development lifecycle.
• Develop test strategies and execute platform validation plans to meet quality criteria.
• Research and manage technical specifications for electrical components for future products.
• Conduct failure analysis and debugging to ensure electrical design compatibility with mechanical and manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related fields.
• Must be based in Taipei, Taiwan, and available for work in the lab and at vendor facilities.
• Knowledge of electrical designs and validation at both system and sub-system levels.
• Experience with lab measurement instruments including high-speed oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Ability to travel to manufacturing facilities and suppliers in Asia.
• Scripting knowledge to connect to lab equipment such as DMM and oscilloscopes.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid remote work environment.
• Competitive salary, performance-based annual bonuses, and employee stock options.
• Lifestyle Spending Account and annual selected benefits for Rakuten services.
• Free Kobo device and weekly eBooks or audiobooks.
• Comprehensive health check-ups and fully subsidized group insurance.
• Work from Anywhere program and annual leave exceeding statutory requirements.