Electrical Design Engineer
Mercor
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Job Description
About The Job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position Details
Position: Electrical Design Engineer Type: Contract Compensation: $90–$110/hour Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Manage electrical parts and components in AR wearables and small electrical devices.
- Collaborate outside standard hours with APAC vendors.
- Oversee end-to-end PCB fabrication including schematics and layouts.
- Lead design releases for flex and multi-layer boards from concept to production.
- Work with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to develop flexible circuits and rigid boards.
- Manage SMT and FATP builds, optimizing schedule, quality, and yield.
Qualifications
Must-Have: Direct ownership of design releases for flex and MLB boards; experience managing SMT and FATP builds; hands-on APAC CM management and vendor engagement.
Preferred: Experience with AR wearable device development; familiarity with small electrical component integration; knowledge of advanced PCB fabrication techniques and materials.
Compensation & Legal
This position complies with various Fair Chance Ordinances including those in Los Angeles and San Francisco, ensuring consideration regardless of arrest or conviction records.
Application Process
Steps to apply:
- Upload your resume.
- Complete an AI interview based on your resume.
- Submit the application form (20–30 mins overall).
Key skills/competency
- PCB
- Electrical
- AR wearables
- SMT
- FATP
- Design
- Flex circuits
- MLBs
- APAC
- Vendor management
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Customize Resume: Tailor skills to electrical design roles.
- Highlight Experience: Showcase PCB and SMT build management.
- Research Mercor: Understand their AI and tech focus.
- Prepare Examples: Provide project examples in circuit design.
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