Are you a hands-on Electrical Engineer looking for a role where you can lead innovative hardware development from concept to production? If so, read on!
About APQS
For over 40 years, APQS has been handcrafting the world’s finest quilting machines. We’re renowned for our exceptional product quality and intuitive solutions that set the standard for an unparalleled quilting experience.
You’ll be joining a tight-knit and collaborative product development team singularly focused on building products our customers will love forever.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to drive hardware design from product concept to mass production. This a rare opportunity to own end-to-end system solutions and shape their technical direction. The current engineer will be retiring soon and will be training the new Electrical Engineer.
Key Responsibilities
Own electrical subsystem design from concept to production
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and success criteria
Convert requirements into schematics—lead PCB layout for DFMA and prototype builds
Plan and run functional verification; track and resolve issues
Coordinate electromechanical integration with mechanical engineers
Own harness design for EMI, serviceability, and reliability
Manage PCB supply chain, alternatives, cost/lead time, and EOL risk
Sustain released hardware until end-of-life
Lead root-cause analysis to eliminate field issues with our service team
About You
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Prior experience with design and production of mixed analog and digital circuits
Strong electrical design fundamentals in motion control systems (electric motors and actuators), sensors, and user-interfacing hardware (lighting and displays)
Proficiency in PCB design software (Altium, Autodesk Fusion, ExpressPCB, etc.)
Proven track record shipping mixed-signal PCBs to production
Ability to operate as the sole electrical engineer with full lifecycle accountability
Hands-on experience with motion control or other power-dense electromechanical systems
Understanding of trade-offs across performance, cost, schedule, and risk
Strong test bench skills and methodical failure analysis
Crisp technical writing and communication
Strong sense of ownership and pride in your work
Comfort with small, fast teams—you’re excited to tackle the hard problems
Experience with common digital protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, MIPI) is preferred
Proficiency in automated test scripting (Python, C++, etc.) is preferred
Basic understanding of mechanical design fundamentals is preferred