Electrical Hardware Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Electrical Hardware Engineer to support the design, development, validation, and lifecycle management of electronic hardware products. This role will be responsible for printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) design and layout, component selection and evaluation, compliance assessment for global certifications, prototype development, and support of manufacturing and sustaining engineering activities. The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial communication protocols, hardware troubleshooting, and electronic product development from concept through production.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
- Experience in electronic hardware or PCBA design and schematic capture and PCB layout tools
- Hands-on experience with soldering, prototype assembly, and hardware debugging
- Knowledge of component qualification and lifecycle management
- Familiarity with electrical safety and EMC compliance requirements
- Experience working with industrial communication protocols such as: Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet IP, IO-Link, other industrial fieldbus or serial communication interfaces, or similar
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of experience in electronic hardware or PCBA design
- Experience designing mixed-signal or embedded hardware systems
- Familiarity with microcontrollers, power supplies, and industrial I/O circuitry
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and production support
- Knowledge of DFM/DFT principles
- Experience with environmental and reliability testing
- Familiarity with revision control and PLM systems
- Knowledge of Altium Designer is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits and PCBAs for industrial and embedded systems
- Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using industry-standard ECAD tools.
- Evaluate and select electronic components based on performance, availability, cost, and lifecycle considerations
- Support compliance and regulatory evaluation for certifications including: UL, CE, CCC and other applicable global safety and EMC standards
- Build and test hardware prototypes and engineering samples
- Perform PCBA assembly, soldering, rework, and debugging activities
- Conduct hardware validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis
- Manage end-of-life (EOL) component issues and identify suitable replacements or redesign strategies
- Interface with manufacturing, test, quality, and supply chain teams to support product releases and sustaining activities
- Create and maintain engineering documentation including schematics, BOMs, test procedures, and design reports
- Support product improvement initiatives and field issue investigations
Benefits
- medical insurance plans
- dental and vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- tuition reimbursement
- employee resource groups
- recognition
- flexible time off plans
- paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
- vacation and holiday leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
