Principal Hardware Engineer

Duties

• coach and train entry-level Hardware Engineers
• develop process improvement and implementation plans
• develop electronic platforms and motor controls
• act as lead product design engineer for electronic applications
• mentor junior Hardware Engineers to solve complex problems
• perform root cause analysis and error correction of system level problems relating to hardware, controls, firmware, and architecture
• stay abreast of new technology and competitors' products
• suggest hardware procedure enhancements
• share lessons learned

Requirements

• Master's degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, mechatronics engineering, or related field, and 4 years of experience (gained at any time) in any engineering or technical role which included at least one of the skills listed below.
• Included within the 4 years of experience, must have experience in all of the following: communication protocols; data protocols (RS-422, USB, or PCIe); design tools (PSpice, MATLAB, or Mathcad); EDA tools (Cadence, Altium, or Mentor Graphics); OEM standards and EMC design guidelines; electronic platform design; test setup and hardware connections; testing and troubleshooting; power electronics (linear, switching PS, or power distribution).
• In lieu of master's degree and 4 years of experience, will accept bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, mechatronics engineering, or related field, and 6 years of post-bachelor's, progressive experience in engineering or technical roles which must have included the skills listed above.