Staff Hardware Engineer
Urgently hiring Staff Hardware Engineer! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kendall Kaing Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year A bit about us: The home of VCM Suite and the MPVI since 2003. Now enhancing these to new heights with a new feature rich VCM Editor and VCM Scanner, coupled together with the latest generation MPVI3, this is the only diagnostics, scanning, logging and calibration solution you’ll ever need for your modern OBD vehicle. Whether your vehicle ranges from stock in search for diagnostics or fuel economy or to the serious performance enthusiast seeking every last ounce of horsepower, we have you covered! The almost endless array of digital adjustments, seamless live logging, diagnostics and tuning abilities with these powerful tools is why we are the industry standard solution. Our VCM Suite package sets the industry standard with lightning fast VCM/PCM reads and writes. No other commercial package today can provide you with better ease of use, data integrity or higher reliability than the VCM Suite tuning package. Why join us? We understand that compensation plays a key role when considering a new opportunity. We are dedicated to ensuring fair pay for all employees and continually work towards greater transparency in our compensation practices. The estimated base salary range for this position is $140,000 – 170,000, with actual pay determined including factors such as location, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. This position also qualifies for a discretionary bonus and a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401(k) program with employer matching. Job Details Description My client is currently seeking a full-time Staff Hardware Engineer to join our team in Buffalo Grove, IL. We develop hardware and software products to suite the aftermarket needs of automotive enthusiasts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware design and development, with a proven track record of taking projects from concept to production. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams. This is an on-site position and requires the candidate to work in our Buffalo Grove, IL office (relocation assistance is available). Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Develop innovative full system embedded architecture for new products • Lead the design and development of hardware projects from concept through production • Take into consideration and balance functional requirements, maintainability, reusability, scalability, extensibility and cost effectiveness • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, mechanical, and sourcing to ensure seamless integration of hardware solutions • Perform schematic entry and layout using Altium Designer • Prepare PCB projects for manufacturing • Prototype and test new hardware designs • Debug and validate electronic circuits • Participate in the board bring-up process by working side-by-side with the firmware team • Being able to write proof of concept firmware applications is a plus • Mentor and provide technical guidance to fellow hardware engineers • Develop detailed design specifications, schematics, and documentation • Work with suppliers to source components and finished assemblies • Manage project requirements and deadlines. Work with the Project Management team on creating and maintaining project schedules • Develop and breakdown functional requirements into well-defined tasks • Perform peer design reviews • Provide expert technical input into product planning and concepts • Further knowledge of new development processes in the field and leverage new advancements when appropriate • Conduct technical research and studies into new technologies, providing recommendations to engineering management Requirements Skills and Qualifications • 10 years of hands-on experience and a proven track record in hardware development • 10 years of PCB design experience using ECAD tools (Altium Designer or similar) • 5 years of hands-on PCB layout experience; Of those, at least 3 years of hands-on experience within the last 10 • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience • Proven track record of technical leadership • Demonstration of a successful track record in managing complex problems and successfully providing innovative solutions • Extensive circuit prototyping experience • Circuit testing and debugging skills • Circuit simulation experience • Experience with advanced PCB design skills such as Impedance Control and Length Matching • Friendly, flexible, and a team player • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work autonomously while meeting required deadlines • Good problem-solving skills • Open-minded, positive approach to problem solving and working with others • Proven experience working in a fast-paced environment to agreed upon timelines • Demonstration of excellent judgment and decision making abilities Relevant Experience • Experience designing microcontroller/microprocessor-based systems • Experience taking a project from concept all the way to production • Ability to diagnose issues that may span hardware, firmware and system software • Experience with instrumentation like oscilloscopes, logic/protocol analyzers for debugging embedded systems at HW level • Experience with automotive OBD-II On-Board Diagnostics and Vehicle Communication protocols is a plus Physical Requirements • Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work at a desk or workbench for prolonged periods of time. 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