Senior Computer Hardware Engineer (Loveland, CO)

Antech•Loveland, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Computer Hardware Engineer is a member of Antech’s In-House Diagnostics (IHD) R&D Engineering team, leading the advancement of veterinary clinical diagnostic platforms. This role demands cross-functional collaboration and leadership in complex engineering projects. The Sr. Computer Hardware Engineer defines physical systems architectures and selects physical platforms to support the development and rollout of advanced digital products. This role also validates system configurations, confirms security compliance, and advises on the hardware and infrastructure needed to support our next-generation informatics platforms across thousands of veterinary clinics. Drives technology choices and maintains oversight of on-market digital products and applications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
7+ years of computer or systems engineering experience, with emphasis on product deployment and/or regulated environments.
Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems and enterprise administration.
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (routers, topology, connectivity).
Familiarity with validation of security requirements and secure build practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with medical devices, informatics, or healthcare IT strongly preferred.
Certifications (Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco) are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Define computer hardware system requirements by partnering with Commercial, Customer Support, Service, R&D, Cloud Services, and IT to align product requirements with intended use, customer needs, and field infrastructure capabilities.
Define physical and performance specifications based on requirements, such as CPU, motherboard, RAM, Power Supply, Cooling, and Peripherals.
Partner with Procurement on vendor selection.
Test, Validate and approve new system configurations (routers, printers, network topology, Windows-based computers) as part of product deployment.
Act as SME for recommended off-the-shelf hardware, ensuring chosen platforms meet product performance and lifecycle requirements.
Manage on-market configurations and maintain architecture of MDT for various product lines
Validate product security requirements against system builds in collaboration with the Product Security Office.
Manage OEM and Licensing Agreements for various products and participate in contract negotiations
Participate in product readiness reviews, confirming that infrastructure and clinic environments support launch.
Document configuration standards and provide field deployment guidelines for consistent and reliable installs.
Troubleshoot and resolve escalated deployment issues related to product hardware or system configuration.
Provide input on future product designs from a systems perspective, ensuring scalability and maintainability in clinic deployments.
Investigate and propose continuous improvement options and technologies