Senior Hardware Development Engineer

About the role

Join a collaborative team developing advanced automation control systems. You'll contribute to all stages of hardware product development—from sub-circuit design and integration to functional analysis and regulatory compliance—while building key technical skills in a supportive environment. We are looking for someone who is team-oriented and passionate about learning and developing themselves, who will seek knowledge of new technologies and trends in engineering and look to apply them to their job. You will be continually supported with mentorship and coaching. With success in this role, you will have the opportunity to learn all of the stages in the development cycle and take on additional scope and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on an agile team to design and develop new industrial automation products, including overall architecture and hardware verification.
• Program, analyze, and troubleshoot electronic hardware prototypes.
• Prepare product design documentation and test reports.
• Lead technical initiatives such as researching new technologies, implementing new circuit design tools, and troubleshooting failures.
• Work with technical peers to implement test automation and design simulation.
• Build relationships across teams to deepen understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Mentor more junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technical degree.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in cross-functional product development.
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technical degree preferred.
• Experience using design capture tools, able to read & understand schematics, and have in-depth knowledge of circuit theory and operation, including microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog and/or DC-power conversion, programmable devices (CPLDs, FPGAs).
• Hands-on experience with hardware test equipment including, but not limited to, debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers, and/or functional safety design.
• Experience working in a scaled Agile environment.
• Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g. IEC61508) and/or EMC standards (e.g. IEC61000).
• Strong attention to detail and ownership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Growth mindset with willingness to learn, mentor, and expand technical ownership.

Skills

• Programming/automation with C/Python.
• PLC programming/embedded software.
• Linux.
• Experience in either analog or digital design.
• Hands-on experience using E-CAD design tools such as Mentor Graphics, Altium, or comparable platforms.
• EMC testing experience.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment with Synectics.
• Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment with Synectics.
• 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.