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Electronics Engineer

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In-Office
Seattle, WA, USA
100K-115K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Seattle, WA, USA
100K-115K Annually
Senior level
Develops electronic hardware from requirements and architecture through prototyping, testing, certification, manufacturing documentation, and production support. Designs schematics, PCB layouts, wiring, and manufacturing files; coordinates with suppliers and EMS partners; conducts validation testing; supports EMC, radio, and electrical safety certification; and contributes to quality, HSE, eco-design, lifecycle analysis, and ESG improvement initiatives.
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Kickmaker is a high-tech product design and industrialization agency.
 
We support our customers from prototype to production run in our main vertical markets (medical, new mobility, electrification, agrotech, robotics, IOT and consumer devices) and our cross-disciplinary skills (embedded AI, high-tech manufacturing automation, eco-design, industrial design and WEB 3.0 for the economy of functionality).
 
We're evolving with a real maker culture! Passion, excitement and kindness are the pillars of KICKMAKER. This team and community spirit has enabled us to shape a unique corporate culture. Our approach: to enable everyone to fulfill their potential by working on exciting projects, and to encourage autonomy and initiative.
 
Present in France, China and the United States, our community counts over 250 passionate kickers and keeps growing. It is in this context that we are looking to strengthen our team in Boston, Seattle and San Fransisco.
 
 

As an Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting hardware development on the projects assigned to you. In this role, your responsibilities will include:

-       Defining project requirements based on client needs
-       Defining the product architecture according to criteria such as cost, feasibility, timeline, and components, in line with client needs
-       Computer-Aided Design (Altium, Circuit Studio, Eagle, KiCad, etc.)
-       Prototyping (schematic, layout, wiring design)
-       Preparing manufacturing documentation (Gerber files, BOM, assembly drawings, etc.)
-       Planning, conducting, and validating tests using available tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, spectrum analyzer, etc.)
-       Supporting the project during certification phases (EMC, radio, electrical safety, etc.)
-       Consulting with suppliers (EMS): Cost optimization, assembly, lead times, component sourcing, etc.
-       Providing on-site support for projects (visits to EMS facilities, discussions on manufacturing, etc.)
-       Ensuring compliance with established process quality standards and applicable HSE regulations; participating in defining eco-design and industrial relocation strategies
-       Participating in and implementing product life cycle analyses to improve products’ ESG impact
-       Implementing eco-design analysis guidelines in product development


More generally, the employee shall also ensure the development and maintenance of the company’s brand image with its clients and ensure compliance with applicable procedures, both in the performance of their own duties and with regard to the employees under their supervision.

The employee must remain aware of the responsibilities associated with the performance of their duties and may not claim to have been unaware of them under any circumstances.

In carrying out the responsibilities described above, and more broadly in the performance of all activities within the Company, the employee shall be placed under the direct supervision of the Executive Management of Kickmaker.


  • Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
  • Base Salary: $100 000 to $115 000/ year
  • Experience Required: 5 years in a relevant field

Your adventure at Kickmaker 
 
At Kickmaker you’ll work on 5–10 projects annually, choosing from a wide range of industries : from robotics, medical devices, fitness tech, and automotive, to micro-mobility, beauty tech, sports exoskeletons, and AI-driven hardware.
Your path evolves with your curiosity: we help you grow where your professional ambitions and personal passions meet, always connected to the latest tech breakthroughs. 
 
We offer a benefits package designed to support you and your family while keeping costs low. This includes health and dental coverage, paid time off and 5 sick days for rest and renewal. You can also join our 401(k) plan to invest in your future.  
 
Our Culture & Spirit 
Kickmaker is built by innovators, for innovators. Across our 7 offices we give you the tools to make your ideas happen.
 
 
Our vision is simple: build a space where innovators can explore, experiment, and push boundaries together. 
If you’re curious about our spirit and way of working (and you’ve got a minute) check out this short video where Leonardo da Vinci “visits” Kickmaker.An image is worth a thousand words, and this one will give you the full vibe 
 
If you’ve ever looked at a product and thought, “I could build this better,” let’s talk!

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