Hardware Engineer

About the role

DISHER is seeking a Hardware Engineer to play a central role on our cross-functional product development team. In this position, you will bring deep experience in electronic hardware design and early-stage product development, rapidly building functional prototypes, shaping technical direction, and influencing product strategy from concept through launch. You will engage directly on customer projects and contribute software and/or systems engineering fluency to help define and evolve DISHER's electronics strategy.

We are looking for a confident communicator and strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset, energized by innovation, new product development, and the opportunity to help build and grow high-performing teams.

What It's Like To Work Here

Make a positive difference! We are always looking for teammates eager to use their diverse talents with our customers, coworkers, and communities to leave the world better than we found it.

Enjoy coming to work! 98% of our team says DISHER is a great place to work. Our positive culture includes Subject Matter Communities, sport and hobby groups, Friday all-team lunches, and community projects.

Grow with us! Your personal development matters through mentoring, subject matter communities, and collaborative project work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, and software teams to support full product development.
• Lead the design, development, and validation of electronic hardware systems, including circuit design, schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection.
• Build, prototype, debug, and document hardware designs for new product development.
• Apply electrical engineering principles such as circuit analysis, modeling, thermal management, and EMC considerations.
• Engage with customers on-site, providing technical leadership and building strong relationships.
• Lead hardware design reviews and guide technical decision-making across projects.
• Develop and execute test strategies, including pre-compliance and validation testing at certified labs.
• Estimate technical tasks, timelines, and project scope for customer engagements.
• Contribute to and improve internal engineering tools, processes, and best practices.
• Support business development through technical input on proposals and customer discussions.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to developing team capabilities and consulting excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical hardware design or product development.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial, adaptable mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort operating in ambiguity with shaped but undefined requirements.
• Proven experience with schematic design, PCB layout, and hardware bring-up.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and ability to collaborate effectively with software teams.
• Experience with lab validation, testing, and regulatory/pre-compliance processes.
• Ability to travel to customer sites (mostly local in West Michigan but sometimes domestic).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with customers.
• Current and continuing right to work in the United States without restrictions or expirations.