Contract Hardware Engineer Mid.

eInfochips•Benton Harbor, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is similar to a System Integrator/Project Manager with experience in Electronics Hardware and Electrical systems. As an SI, one should be able to understand and drive the design, development, and integration of the electronics, electrical, and software (Firmware & Application) components of the product. The primary functions include ensuring project development activities are completed on time, meeting all requirements, including cost, quality & performance targets to support project plans and execution. This role is responsible for system-level design/cost/quality/time trade-offs and technical decision-making for issue resolution within project/product plan guardrails. The role involves system integration, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate various systems, software, and hardware components in products (Appliances preferred), ensuring compatibility, functionality, and reliability. It also includes developing and implementing comprehensive testing protocols, optimizing processes, maintaining detailed documentation, collaborating with engineers, designers, and product managers, diagnosing and troubleshooting complex system integration issues, and ensuring integrated systems meet the highest quality and performance standards. Driving closure of DFMEA action plans and updated Occurrence & Detection based on Concept and Design Validation data and functional performance stacks is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Typically requires 7–15 years of related experience with a 4 year degree; or 5 years and an advanced degree; or equivalent work experience.
Ability to work cross-functionally and globally
System design & system Integration
System Integration capabilities
Critical Systems Thinker
Strong EE background, including EClient Theory and Practice and Electrical Stack-up capability
Base level: Exceptional problem solving approch with OPEX certification
Fluent in English (verbal and written)

Nice To Haves

Appliances industry experience
additional language is a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure project development activities are completed on time, meeting all requirements, including cost, quality & performance targets to support the project plans and project execution
Responsible for system level design/cost/quality/time trade-offs and technical decision making for issue resolution within the project/product plan guardrails
System Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various systems, software, and hardware components in products (Appliances preferred) industry. Ensure compatibility, functionality, and reliability.
System Testing: Develop and implement comprehensive testing protocols to verify the functionality of integrated systems. Identify and rectify any issues or inconsistencies.
Process Optimization: Continuously assess and optimize system integration processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of system integration processes, configurations, and testing results. Create user guidelines for system operation and troubleshooting.
Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, designers, and product managers to understand project requirements and objectives. Collaborate on the design and integration of new features and technologies.
Problem Solving: Diagnose and troubleshoot complex system integration issues. Develop and implement solutions in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that integrated systems meet the highest quality and performance standards. Conduct regular quality checks and audits.
Drive closure of DFMEA action plans and updated Occurrence & Detection, based on Concept and Design Validation data and functional performance stacks