Electrical Engineer

Itron, Inc.

Electrical Engineer designing and evolving precision analog and power electronics for electricity metering products. Collaborating cross-functionally throughout the product lifecycle in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeWest Union • North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and validate precision analog and power circuitry for high‑voltage electricity metering applications (up to 240 V).
Develop AC‑to‑DC power supplies, surge protection circuitry, measurement systems, and communications interfaces.
Build and debug prototypes; perform detailed characterization using lab and environmental test equipment.
Optimize designs for low noise, low RF emissions, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
Perform root‑cause analysis and support regulatory compliance, manufacturing test, and calibration strategies.
Partner with firmware, systems, mechanical, compliance, and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Participate in design reviews and help mentor junior engineers, fostering strong engineering practices and an inclusive team environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

0-2+ years of experience in analog and power electronics design
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
Solid understanding of analog component behavior
Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout best practices
Hands‑on experience using common electronics lab equipment
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively on cross‑functional teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document designs and technical results.

Benefits

Comp & perks

financial, social, health and wellbeing programs
paid vacation
401k matching
employee stock purchase program
hybrid work schedule

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Hard Skills & Tools

analog circuitry designpower circuitry designAC-to-DC power suppliessurge protection circuitrymeasurement systemscommunications interfacesschematic capturePCB layoutroot-cause analysisregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringcommunicationindependenceteamworkproblem-solvingengineering practicesinclusivity

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering