Sr. Electrical 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.
The Sr. Electrical Engineer is a Contract position with compensation ranging from $90–$110/hour. This role is fully Remote.
Role Responsibilities
- Manage electrical parts and components in AR wearables and small electrical components.
- Work outside standard hours to collaborate with APAC vendors.
- Take end-to-end ownership of PCB fabrication, including schematics, layouts, and form development through to execution and vendor approval.
- Lead design releases for flexes and multi-layer boards (MLBs) from early design through production.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to develop flexible circuits and rigid circuit boards.
- Manage SMT and FATP builds, optimizing for schedule, quality, and yield.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Direct ownership of design releases for flexes and MLBs from early design through production.
- Managing SMT and FATP builds end-to-end, including schedule, quality, and yield optimization.
- Hands-on APAC CM management, including flex vendor engagement and supplier readiness.
Preferred
- Experience with AR wearable device development.
- Familiarity with small electrical component integration in compact form factors.
- Knowledge of advanced PCB fabrication techniques and materials.
Compensation & Legal
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records.
Application Process
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Key skills/competency
- Electrical Engineering
- PCB Design
- AR Wearables
- Vendor Management
- SMT/FATP Processes
- Schematic Design
- Layout Design
- Flexible Circuits
- Multi-Layer Boards (MLBs)
- Production Optimization
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting elite talent with leading AI research labs and their investor backing.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight direct ownership of PCB design, AR wearable experience, and APAC vendor management expertise specifically for the Sr. Electrical Engineer role.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Practice articulating your experience with flex/MLB design releases and optimizing manufacturing builds, demonstrating technical depth.
- Showcase end-to-end ownership: Emphasize successful projects where you led electrical component management from design through production and vendor approval.
- Demonstrate collaboration skills: Be ready to discuss how you've worked effectively with cross-functional teams and international vendors.
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