Hardware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Boise, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for analyzing, designing, and developing analog and digital circuits. The role involves conducting design reviews, developing hardware and system-level specifications, and writing and executing test plans. The Hardware Engineer will also prepare and maintain product documentation, manage hardware projects, and coordinate engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing. Additionally, the role includes mentoring associate engineers and technicians, and adhering to company principles.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Typically 2+ years of combined experience in at least 2 of the following areas: Analog circuit design, Digital design with microprocessors, Power supply design, Digital design with emphasis on Programmable Logic including: VHDL/Verilog, Xilinx/Altera/Micro Semi Tools, Simulation, Timing, Analysis, and Synthesis
Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of one or more of the following: Industrial controls, 3-phase and electric power systems, Electric utility telecommunications
Leadership experience or training

Responsibilities

Analyzes, designs, and develops conventional analog and digital circuits.
Conducts moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
Develops hardware specifications and prepares system level specifications.
Writes and analyzes test plans, executes tests and evaluates test results for use at peer design reviews and project notebooks.
Prepares and maintains product documentation, including data sheets, instruction manuals, project notebooks, design and test documentation.
Provides and maintains accurate project plans.
Manages and/or leads hardware projects of moderate complexity.
Coordinates engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing.
Mentors and directs the efforts of associate engineers and technicians.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.