Hardware Engineer

Control Solutions LLC • Aurora, IL

6h

About The Position

The Hardware Design Engineer develops microcontroller-based control systems and analog circuits for battery charging, sensor feedback, and control systems. The role implements designs based on internal requirements and customer direction, and involves electronic product design, documentation, debugging, testing, and validation. The engineer works with engineering colleagues, internal departments, and external customers, and directs technicians’ work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 0–5 years of experience in circuit-level electronic hardware design and development.
• Familiarity with 8-, 16-, and 32-bit microcontroller architectures for embedded systems.
• Ability to modify and manage bills of materials (BOMs) using software applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across a variety of products, with good communication and writing skills.
• Ability to manage time across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including carrying or lifting materials up to 10 pounds, sitting and standing, and performing repetitive motions required for proper assembly, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to safely operate tools, machinery, or office equipment.
• Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and moderate noise levels.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a product development role.
• Direct experience with power electronics, including MOSFETs, IGBTs, H-bridges, or motor control.
• Experience with Microchip or ARM microcontrollers.
• Experience with EMC testing and compliance.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with mechanical systems.
• Experience with CAD tools for schematics and layout; Altium Designer is preferred.
• Knowledge of communication buses or protocols such as RS-485, RS-232, MODBUS, CAN, and I2C.
• Interest in analog power systems.
• Circuit debugging using standard electronic test equipment and PSpice analysis.
• Understanding of thermal management in power electronics.
• Familiarity with Agile PLM.

Responsibilities

• Design digital and analog electronic products, including schematics and layout.
• Develop engineering and product documentation.
• Debug, test, and validate electronic products and systems.
• Develop and execute test plans.
• Provide input to development schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering team members, manufacturing, purchasing, and external customers on new designs and support.
• Direct the work of technicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level