Senior Hardware Engineer Job Description
As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will play a key role in the product development process. You will be responsible for designing and implementing hardware solutions, performing complex testing and troubleshooting, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers. You will work closely with other engineering teams, including software and firmware engineers, to ensure seamless integration of hardware components into the overall product architecture.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop hardware components for electronic devices, including schematic design, PCB layout, and component selection
- Perform in-depth testing and evaluation of hardware prototypes, identify and resolve design flaws or performance issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical expertise to ensure product performance and functionality meets the requirements
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost analyses to determine the viability of proposed hardware solutions
- Support the manufacturing process and work closely with vendors and suppliers to ensure the availability of high-quality components
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, enhancing their skills and knowledge in hardware design and development
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies in hardware engineering
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Proven experience in hardware design and development, preferably in the consumer electronics industry
- Strong knowledge of hardware design tools, such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or OrCAD
- Familiarity with PCB layout and fabrication processes
- Proficient in using hardware debugging tools, test equipment, and oscilloscopes
- Experience with electrical and signal integrity simulation tools
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Skills
- Hardware design
- PCB layout
- Schematic design
- Component selection
- Hardware testing
- Troubleshooting
- Technical guidance
- Feasibility analysis
- Manufacturing support
- Mentorship
- Electrical engineering
- Altium Designer
- Cadence Allegro
- OrCAD
- Signal integrity simulation
- Problem-solving
- Communication