Hardware Engineer (PCB, Circuit Design, Industrialization, Wireless, ECAD) Relocation Assistance/Sign On Bonus

About the role

Critical Infrastructure Communications (CIC) at GE Grid Solutions seeks a Hardware Engineer to design industry-leading solutions for industrial grade wired and wireless communications products. The role involves designing and developing circuits, creating production documentation, and troubleshooting existing product design deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Complete schematic and PCB layouts containing digital, analog, and RF circuitry.
• Create new components and maintain ECAD component database.
• Contribute to the hardware development of industrial-grade communications equipment by applying principles and techniques of electrical engineering, circuit design, and analysis.
• Complete the analysis and design of digital and mixed-signal communications circuitry including MCU, CPU, flash, Ethernet, and USB considering EMC, thermal, mechanical, and electrical safety constraints.
• Create production documentation including top level bills of material and label specifications.
• Work onsite with a team of Electrical and Embedded Firmware Engineers in an office/lab environment.
• Perform and document the results of circuit level validation testing.
• Ensure compliance to product safety, emissions, and performance standards supporting 3rd party certification labs as needed.
• Support and troubleshoot existing product design deficiencies reported by customers and manufacturing.
• Perform MTBF and reliability data for the individual product subsystems.
• Provide support and specifications to Manufacturing and Test Engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 3 years of prior hardware design experience
• 3 years of experience with circuit design and ECAD
• 2-3 years of experience with wireless or embedded development

Qualifications

• Experience with Altium Designer
• Familiarity with emissions standards including FCC, IC, ETSI, Anatel, or ACMA
• Experience with communication interfaces and protocols (ex. Ethernet, USB, I2C, SPI, etc)
• Familiarity with safety standards including EN62368-1 and EN6095-1
• Proven knowledge of EMC and environmental standards required for CE Mark certification of telecommunication products
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and quickly adapt in a fast-paced engineering environment
• Ability to solder/desolder surface mount and through hole components using a soldering station and heat gun
• Experience using signal generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
• Ability to work collaboratively with an international development team
• Familiarity with MCU, SoC, and modem Integration for 4G LTE, 5G, and WiFi technologies
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaborate with a team to resolve technical issues
• Demonstrated ability to produce Hardware Design Specifications and other relevant design documentation
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• Retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off

Pay and Schedule

The pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.