Hardware Engineer

Description

Job Summary: 

The Hardware Engineer is a highly skilled and detail-oriented Electronics Hardware Development Engineer with expertise in PCBA design and product bring-up. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hardware development, circuit design, and troubleshooting, with a strong focus on reliability and performance in demanding environments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, simulate, and develop high-quality PCBAs using industry-standard tools (e.g., Altium, SolidWorks PCB).
• Create detailed schematics, select appropriate components, and optimize layouts for performance and manufacturability.
• Develop power protection circuits to manage overvoltage, undervoltage, and battery management requirements.
• Generate Gerber files for board production and pick-and-place processes.
• Lead the initial bring-up of new hardware designs, including functional validation and debugging.
• Collaborate with firmware, software and production teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software systems.
• Develop and validate circuits for:
• PWM brushless motor controls.
• RFID, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Cellular connectivity.
• CAN Bus, LIN protocols, and electrical harness designs.
• Implement Conductive and Radiated EMI suppression and ESD protection measures.
• Select components suitable for harsh environmental conditions, ensuring long-term reliability and durability.
• Integrate sensors (e.g., gas, dirt, pressure, temperature, humidity) into hardware designs.
• Use laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers) to test and validate hardware designs.
• Perform hardware validation against industry standards (e.g., FCC, CE) and resolve compliance issues.
• Document hardware designs and testing procedures, adhering to the Hardware Development Life Cycle (HDLC) process.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation, including BOMs and testing protocols.
• Work closely with mechanical, software, and supply chain teams to optimize designs for manufacturability (DFM) and testability (DFT).
• Participate in DFMEA and PFMEA

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electronics hardware design, PCBA development, and product bring-up.
• Conductive and Radiated Electromagnetic Interface (EMI) suppression.
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection.
• Harsh environmental component selection.
• Development of power protection circuits for overvoltage/undervoltage.
• Real-time circuit development with offline battery management.
• GUI touchscreen interfaces and data storage systems.
• Integration of sensors: gas, dirt, pressure, temperature, humidity.
• Proficiency in C programming.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes and other testing tools.
• HDLC processes for hardware development.
• Gerber file generation for production.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail with a focus on reliability and scalability.

Relocation: 

This position is open to possible relocation benefits for prospective applicants.

Sponsorship: 

This position is currently hiring something other than foreign national applicants that require or will require employer-based employment sponsorship now or in the future.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• At times may need to work in an Industrial warehouse environment with varying work levels and uneven surface areas.
• Must be able to lift up to 20lbs at times.
• Normal auditory, visual acuity including depth perception and peripheral vision, ambulatory ability, and dexterity

What you get:

In addition to a competitive base salary, Sy-Klone International offers employers additional benefits including:

• Annual Bonus and Merit process
• 401(k) Savings Plan with 100%      Vesting
• Multiple Healthcare Benefit Options      to fit you
• Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness      Options
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

For information on Sy-Klone International, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at https://www.sy-klone.com/

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required for this position.

Sy-Klone International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is currently hiring something other than foreign national applicants that require or will require employer-based employment sponsorship now or in the future.