Product Development Engineer

Position open to permanent US residents only.

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a premier, expanding mid-sized innovator in the electronics sector to identify a talented engineering professional. This critical role bridges the gap between innovative research and development and final production, offering a clear trajectory for long-term professional advancement.

Based entirely on-site at a state-of-the-art facility in Saratoga Springs, New York, the position provides an exceptional opportunity to spearhead hardware evolution within an entrepreneurial, high-energy environment. StaffRight Associates is exclusively spearheading this talent search on behalf of our client partner to find a dedicated owner for their next generation of hardware solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Architect next-generation power electronics from initial design concepts through formal manufacturing introduction.

• Drive the complete hardware lifecycle for specialized power distribution and control components.

• Champion complex board layouts and technical diagrams, ensuring elite performance and reliability.

• Synthesize project workflows independently, demonstrating complete ownership over both small-scale iterations and major product rollouts.

• Maximize system reliability by diagnosing and resolving intricate circuitry issues directly at the hardware level.

• Evaluate electronic prototypes using advanced testing methods to verify structural integrity and industry alignment.

What You Bring

Non-Negotiable Core Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience engineering Switching Power Supplies, LED Drivers, or closely matched Power Electronics.

• Elite proficiency utilizing Altium Designer to execute precise Schematic Capture and PCB Layout.

• Demonstrated capacity to act as a deep, accountable project owner across both minor design iterations and massive structural rollouts.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and perform Debugging protocols autonomously at the component and circuit level.

Additional Experience & Education

• A formal university background consisting of a Bachelor''''s Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent technical field (overall experience spanning 5 to 20 years).

• Demonstrated background in Project Management or Product Management within a technical product environment.

• Highly valued secondary experience in Embedded Firmware utilizing programming environments like C or Python.

• Familiarity with high-power environments, including Three Phase Power Systems, Industrial LED Lighting hardware, or EMC Testing Methodologies.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Financial Value Proposition: Annual baseline salary range of $120,000 – $170,000, precisely calibrated to depth of experience.

• Employment Structure: Full-Time, Direct-Hire position with standard operational business hours.

• Geographic Assistance: Dedicated relocation support is available for the ideal out-of-area candidate.

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.