Hardware Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design motor control power electronics, write design specifications, capture design schematics, guide the layout of the PCB, and oversee prototype, engineering validation and design verification phases of projects.
• Work with software, mechanical and application engineering groups to optimize product design with low cost and high quality.
• Complete hardware design per product requirements while complying with the new product development processes.
• Coordinate prototype, engineering validation, design verification and agency testing.
• Work with PCB layout designers to ensure schematic, part library, component placement and routing accuracy.
• Responsible for component selection, benchmarking, qualification and approval of alternate components.
• Prepare and conduct DFMEA, design and safety reviews.
• Coordinate with component suppliers and contract manufacturers to introduce designs into production on schedule.
• Create and support project documentation – BOMs, test procedures, manuals and drawings.
• Work with the quality group to support design and process changes to improve product quality.
• Work with a geographically distributed design and manufacturing teams.
• Support application group regarding technical questions from customers.
• Constantly keeps up with motor controls and power electronics technology changes in the industry.
• Contribute to innovative ideas for cost reduction, product and process improvements.
• Some travel domestically and globally to support manufacturing locations when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• :Electrical Engineering MS degree with specialization in motor control electronics desired or 3 years of pertinent experience and a bachelor’s degree
• .3 to 5 years of experience in and analog/digital circuit design and power electronics strongly desired
• .Experience with PSPICE circuit simulation software, PCB schematic capture and layout tools are strongly desired
• .Familiarity with Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) design and Power Factor Correction (PFC) circuits is preferred
• .Past work in developing microcontroller/DSP based hardware for motor control application is preferred
• .Familiarity in design and development of electronics for HVAC or appliance industries preferred
• .Effective interpersonal, presentation, written and oral communication skills