Electrical Engineer – PCB & Flex Circuits (AR Wearables)-Hybrid --CA
Electrical Engineer – PCB & Flex Circuits (AR Wearables)
itD is seeking an Electrical Engineer – PCB & Flex Circuits to support a cutting-edge business group developing next-generation AR wearable devices. This role plays a critical part in enabling advanced features within compact form factors by driving innovation across flexible and rigid circuit board design. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in PCBA and flexible circuit development and a proven track record of delivering design releases from early concept through production in high-volume consumer hardware environments.
Location: West Coast – Hybrid/Onsite preferred (California)
We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and more.
Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end electrical design releases for flexible circuits and multi-layer boards (MLBs), from early development through production.
- Develop schematics, layouts, and form factors for PCB fabrication, ensuring successful execution and vendor approval.
- Collaborate closely with electrical engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality hardware designs aligned to product requirements.
- Manage SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and FATP (Final Assembly, Test, and Pack) builds, optimizing for schedule, quality, and yield.
- Drive schedule tracking, gather cross-functional feedback, and proactively identify and mitigate technical and execution risks.
- Engage directly with APAC contract manufacturers and flex vendors to ensure supplier readiness and manufacturability.
- Work outside standard business hours as needed to support collaboration with Asia-Pacific partners.
Internal Responsibilities
- Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
- Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
- Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material).
- Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
- Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual).
- Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- 5+ years of experience in electrical design, PCB development, or related hardware engineering roles.
- Direct ownership of design releases for PCBAs, flexible circuits, and multi-layer boards from concept through production.
- Hands-on experience managing SMT and FATP builds end-to-end, including schedule, quality, and yield optimization.
- Strong knowledge of schematics, layout, and design-for-manufacturability principles.
- Proven experience working directly with APAC contract manufacturers and flex vendors, including supplier readiness management.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Experience developing AR wearable devices or consumer electronics.
- Familiarity with integrating small electrical components into compact or constrained form factors.
- Knowledge of advanced PCB fabrication techniques and materials.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Company Description
About itD: We are part of a new generation of consulting and software development company that blends diversity, innovation, and integrity with real business results. Our structure rejects any strong hierarchy, empowering us to deliver excellent results. We are a woman- and minority-led firm. Every day, we challenge ourselves to be considerate, fair and to re-think what great outcomes mean for our customers. This permeates down to how we approach every interaction, on every project, for every client. You’ll thrive here if you are a dynamic self-starter, a difference-maker or someone who wants to deliver great results, without constraints.
The itD Digital Experience: Joining us means you’ll be part of our global community, you have a say about your own career journey, and you’ll get a chance to give back to causes that matter. You will experience working with Fortune 500 companies and high-performance teams across numerous industries. itD offers our employees excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, 401K + matching, networking & career learning and development programs. We are growing and we want to see you grow! Visit https://itdtech.com/careers to learn more about what working at itD can mean for you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. itD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at recruiting@itdtech.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Additional Info
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