Electrical Hardware Engineer

Cynet Systems • Folsom, CA

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About The Position

The Electrical Hardware Engineer will be responsible for designing, testing, and debugging electrical hardware circuits (analog and digital), and systems to the component level. This role requires a strong understanding of analog and digital hardware, including voltage regulators, op amps, transistors, microcontrollers, high-speed communications, and analog multiplexers. The engineer will also collaborate with team members, assist software engineers and technicians, perform component selection, conduct circuit analysis, and direct PCB layout personnel. A key aspect of the role involves technical writing, including creating specifications, test plans, and test reports, as well as translating complex device requirements for software/firmware engineers.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience designing, testing and debugging electrical hardware circuits (analog and digital), and systems to the component level.
• 5 years minimum experience using oscilloscopes and function generators regularly.
• Experience using DMMs, power supplies, and function generators.
• Strong technical writing skills including experience writing specifications and test plans.
• Experience with schematic capture programs.
• Ability to look at a schematic and determine how to efficiently test each section, including building custom test jigs.
• Ability to work from minimal verbal requirements and capture those into written technical documents.
• Ability to produce written test reports.
• Ability to read data sheets for complex devices and translate requirements for software/firmware engineers, specifically for I2C and SPI I/O expanders and multiplexers.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital hardware, including voltage regulators (linear and switchers), op amps, transistors, microcontrollers, high speed communications, and analog multiplexors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Cadence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running bench tests and bringing up boards.
• Collaborate with team members and assist software engineers and technicians in the lab.
• Perform component selection and design electronic circuits under the guidance of the lead electrical engineer.
• Conduct circuit analysis as required.
• Perform schematic capture and direct the activities of the PCB layout personnel.
• Review PCB layouts and direct necessary adjustments.
• Check paperwork and create ECOs for release.
• Write board validation plans and personally perform all testing.
• Work extensively with analog circuits, specifically those heavy in op amps.
• Assist in the bringing up and debugging of other PCBs within the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed