Jr. Hardware Design Engineer

About the role

General Micro Systems (GMS) is seeking a hardware design engineer to perform circuit design and analysis using design tools, direct PCB layout, verify prototypes using lab instrumentation and PC-based development tools, and support manufacturing introduction and sustaining. This role works in a team environment with manufacturing and various engineering disciplines including System, Software, and Mechanical.

Essential Duties

• Creates hardware design solutions such as digital and analog circuit design, cabling and interconnect design, firmware applications, microprocessor-based board level design or real time embedded multiprocessor design
• Performs engineering life cycle for hardware products implementation
• Writes product functional specifications as directed by Engineering Management
• Implements product solutions and features using a hardware description language, CAD tools, and other tools as required
• Performs schematic entry as directed by Engineering Management
• Maintains relationships with vendors and recommends necessary parts
• Makes modifications to product lines as directed by Engineering Management
• Bill of Materials and verification of contents as directed by Engineering Management
• Responsible for projected data as specified in applicable procedures
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of Engineering Schematic symbol libraries
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer or Electrical Engineering preferred OR Associate Degree in Science (or equivalent) and two years of experience in electronic design OR a minimum of four years work experience in related field
• Experience with full life cycle development from proof of concept through manufacturing, including digital and analog hardware design, implementation, test and documentation
• Experience with Xilinx FPGA's and Xilinx development tools
• Intel architecture processor design, including Core i7 preferred
• High speed digital design, including PCI Express Gen 2/3, USB 3, DDR3/DDR4
• FPGA design, including VHDL and Xilinx FPGA
• Must be detail-oriented and balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess the ability to successfully plan, prioritize, and organize work activities and adhere to strict deadlines, follow instructions, procedures, and policies; identify and solve problems
• Must be conscientious about assignments and complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner
• Require minimal supervision to successfully complete tasks and assignments
• Must demonstrate initiative and ownership of assignments/projects
• Must report to work at scheduled time and maintain satisfactory attendance with limited unscheduled absences
• Must exhibit a professional appearance and behavior, and maintain satisfactory performance consistent with expectations of the position and GMS policies
• Requires excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with executives, colleagues, and individuals, internal or external
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, able to effectively interact with all levels of employees and management
• Must remain poised, professional, and diplomatic under pressure
• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
• Must possess the ability and desire to encourage and facilitate a positive and productive work environment for all employees
• Must be able to work on-site the standard 8AM-5PM, Monday - Friday schedule and additional hours as necessary
• Limited travel required

Pay & Benefits

Starting salary range: $74,000 - $90,000 (DOE)

• Paid Time Off: 1 - 3 weeks of accrued vacation based on length of employment
• 56 hours of sick leave
• Up to 3 Floating Holidays for personal observances
• 11 Company observed Holidays
• Anthem HMO and PPO Medical Plan options
• 50% tuition reimbursement following successful completion of approved courses (requirements apply)
• Anthem HMO and PPO Dental Plans options
• Anthem Vision Plan
• Company paid employee Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits - optional Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401K plan
• Monday - Friday standard workweek

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level, and lift up to 30 lbs. with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, feel or type and utilize a telephone, copier, printer, computer, calculator, mouse, keyboard and monitor to perform daily duties. The employee regularly engages in personal interaction with company personnel. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus and utilize a computer monitor under florescent lighting and/or daylight where applicable.

Work Environment

The employee will be required to conduct work in the engineering lab. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and is regularly required to walk up and down one flight of stairs.