Electronics Embedded Hardware Engineer

Altronic•Girard, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Altronic has long been regarded as the world's leading manufacturer of ignition and control systems for industrial engines largely used in the oil and gas industry. Our products represent the industry standard for quality, which are all designed to improve engine performance and enhance reliability. We are looking for a skilled Embedded Electronics Hardware Engineer with a strong primary focus on schematic capture and PCB layout to join our team developing rugged embedded control systems for the industrial stationary engine market. In this hands-on role, you will own the core hardware design process: translating system requirements into detailed schematics, developing high-reliability multilayer PCB layouts optimized for harsh industrial environments, and actively bringing up and debugging prototypes in the lab. You'll work closely with systems engineers, firmware developers, and manufacturing to deliver products that withstand vibration, extreme temperatures, EMI, and decades of continuous operation in power generation, gas compression, and heavy industrial applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented hardware designer who loves the full cycle of circuit design - from initial concept sketches to functional prototypes on the bench.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
3+ years of hands-on experience in embedded hardware design, with strong emphasis on schematic capture and PCB layout.
Proficiency with EDA tools (KiCad preferred)
Solid understanding of analog/digital design, power electronics, high-speed signals, and EMI best practice
Experience bringing up and debugging complex prototypes in a lab environment
Familiarity with industrial/automotive-grade design practices (derating, conformal coating, wide-temp components)
Hands-on skills with lab equipment (scopes, multimeters, soldering stations, logic analyzers)
Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of engines and how they operate
Experience designing electronics for stationary engines, heavy equipment, or similar harsh-environment applications
Knowledge of industrial protocols (CAN/J1939, Modbus) and safety certifications (CSA, UL, IEC, ATEX)

Responsibilities

Analyze, design, and develop analog and digital circuits as required
Create detailed, well-documented schematics for embedded systems including microcontrollers, power supplies, analog sensor interfaces, high-voltage drivers, and industrial communication circuits
Perform component selection, derating analysis, and worst-case circuit analysis for reliability in harsh conditions
Design high-reliability multilayer PCBs (4-6 layers typical) with focus on signal integrity, power distribution, thermal management, EMI/EMC mitigation, and mechanical constraints
Optimize layouts for manufacturability, testability, and long-term field reliability (vibration, shock, -40°C to +85°C operation)
Collaborate with external layout resources when needed, but personally own critical designs
Assemble, power-up, and debug first-article prototypes using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, thermal imaging, and environmental chambers
Identify and resolve hardware issues (noise, timing, power sequencing, thermal hotspots, etc.)
Support firmware integration and system-level validation on engine test stands
Work directly with systems engineers to refine requirements and architecture
Contribute to our component library, design guidelines, and DFx (design for excellence) processes
Participate in root-cause analysis for field returns and legacy product sustaining
Conduct design reviews
Communications protocols over hardware networks CAN, RS485, ETHERNET