Job DescriptionContract Hardware Development Engineer
Job Purpose
The Hardware Development Engineer will be responsible for tasks related to the electronics design of systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with software, firmware, electronics, and mechanical engineers to develop complex production-grade medical devices and in-house test rigs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide detailed technical documentation for deployed hardware
- Design complex circuits based on interface specifications or guidelines
- Perform ad hoc tasks as directed by the manager
- Adhere to company values in all responsibilities
- Solder and change minor components
- Conduct PCB rework, cuts, and straps
- Set up test benches and test PCBs for functionality per specifications
- Utilize and understand basic bench equipment
- Discuss designs with junior and senior staff
- Work independently for extended periods
- Design schematics in Altium
- Make layout changes in Altium
- Recommend and implement design changes on PCBs
- Discuss software requirements with software engineers
- Collaborate with layout engineers to transfer designs
- Mentor junior staff
- Manage, generate, and update library control
- Design for test and manufacture
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in the aforementioned duties
- Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end electronics hardware and integration development
- Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques for volume production, including assembly and cost structure
- Excellent verbal and active listening communication skills with internal and external partners
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Strong self-organization skills
- Pragmatic, self-motivated, and proactive
Desirable Experience
- Fluid/air handling, motion control systems (motor drivers, relays), optical sensors and switches, thermal control systems
- Medical device development to ISO 13485, high reliability, safety critical, and automotive environments
- Reviewing existing designs
- Planning and architecting for cost reductions and manufacturability
- Working with interdisciplinary, international teams
- Familiarity with FMEA and equivalent processes
- Experience with EMC and safety testing
Working Conditions
- Work primarily in Scale Space, with some off-site work possible when bench work or similar activities are not required.
Physical Requirements
- No specific physical requirements identified.