Lead Hardware Design Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Pullman, WA

238d • $80,000 - $124,000

About The Position

As a Lead Hardware Design Engineer, a typical day might include the following: Analyze, design, and develop conventional analog and digital circuits. Conduct moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness. Develop hardware specifications and prepare system level specifications. Write and analyze test plans, executes tests and evaluates test results for use at peer design reviews and project notebooks. Prepare and maintain product documentation, including data sheets, instruction manuals, project notebooks, design and test documentation. Provide and maintain accurate project plans. Manage and/or lead hardware projects of moderate complexity. Coordinate engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing. Mentor and direct the efforts of engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of combined experience in at least 2 of the following areas: Analog circuit design, analysis, and simulation; Digital circuit design, analysis, and simulation; Microprocessor and FPGA system design; Data acquisition and mixed system design; Ethernet and fiber optic communications interface design; Switching power supply design.
• Electromagnetic compatibility and standards compliance experience is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping is a plus.
• PCB layout experience is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of one or more of the following: Analog electronics industrial controls design; Digital and mixed signal electronics design; Industrial controls; 3-phase and electric power systems; Electric utility telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and develop conventional analog and digital circuits.
• Conduct moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
• Develop hardware specifications and prepare system level specifications.
• Write and analyze test plans, execute tests, and evaluate test results for use at peer design reviews and project notebooks.
• Prepare and maintain product documentation, including data sheets, instruction manuals, project notebooks, design and test documentation.
• Provide and maintain accurate project plans.
• Manage and/or lead hardware projects of moderate complexity.
• Coordinate engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing.
• Mentor and direct the efforts of engineers and technicians.

Benefits

• Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
• 9 paid sick days.
• Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• Growth and development opportunities through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees