Digital Hardware Engineer

Hudson Manpower • Allentown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Digital Hardware Engineer to design, develop, and enhance digital hardware for embedded control platforms. This role involves hands-on circuit and PCB design, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering reliable, production-ready hardware for industrial environments. Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania (Onsite)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on digital circuits
• Strong knowledge of digital logic, embedded microcontrollers, and serial communication protocols (SPI, I²C)
• Experience with external communication interfaces such as Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485
• Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium)
• Understanding of IPC-610, UL/CSA, and compliance standards preferred

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (e.g., LTspice, Simulink) is a plus
• Knowledge of FPGA/CPLD development and HDL (VHDL, Verilog) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Circuit & PCB Design: Design and update schematics and printed circuit boards for embedded digital control systems
• Select components and manage constraints while ensuring DFM (Design for Manufacture) and DFT (Design for Test) practices
• Conduct peer reviews for schematics, PCB layouts, and design outputs
• Digital Interfaces & Embedded Systems: Design microcontroller I/O, signal conditioning, and serial communication interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART)
• Collaborate with firmware engineers on interface definition, timing, and board bring-up
• Manufacturing & Cross-Functional Support: Plan and execute board-level validation, functional testing, and environmental/EMC testing
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions
• Partner with manufacturing teams to resolve build issues and support engineering changes
• Support production release, including first article reviews and sustaining improvements
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement: Develop production-ready documentation such as BOMs, cost estimates, and interface specifications
• Maintain revision control and change documentation throughout the product lifecycle
• Stay updated with latest tools, technologies, and standards in digital hardware design

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees