Hardware Engineer

Biocore•Charlottesville, VA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Biocore is seeking a full-time Hardware Engineer to support the lifecycle of hardware products, including planning, design, development, testing, manufacturing, launch, service and support, inventory, and decommissioning. The engineer will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure products meet performance, reliability, safety, and cost requirements. The position is based in person at Biocore’s primary offices in Charlottesville, Virginia, with travel of up to 30%. The role involves both hands-on and office work and requires the ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted. Biocore provides testing, analysis, and consulting services, using engineering, scientific expertise, and physical and cloud computing technologies to improve athlete safety and sports performance. Its multidisciplinary work includes engineering, biomechanics, data science, athlete performance, footwear design and construction, playing surfaces, and statistical and epidemiological analyses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in machine design and development.
Experience with 3D CAD modeling tools.
Experience with electronic testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Commitment to quality, integrity, and accountability.
Self-driven, with the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
Able to perform both hands-on and office work and quickly adapt and learn.
Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

Experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers.
Familiarity with PLC control systems, including Siemens TIA.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and DFM/DFA principles.
Knowledge of programming or scripting languages for hardware interfacing and automation.
Experience working in Agile or product development environments.

Responsibilities

Conduct hardware validation, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance testing.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate hardware and software systems.
Analyze system requirements and recommend hardware solutions that meet technical and business objectives.
Support product development from prototype through manufacturing and deployment.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for system failures or defects.
Maintain product documentation in a Product Data Management (PDM) system, including design files, test reports, bills of materials, and engineering change orders.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to design, manufacturing, and reliability.
Support hardware products throughout planning, design, development, testing, manufacturing, launch, service and support, inventory, and decommissioning.