Hardware Engineer
CSI Companies - Jacksonville, FL
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Job ***** The Hardware Engineer is a highly skilled and detail-oriented Electronics Hardware Development Engineer with expertise in PCBA design and product bring-up. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hardware development, circuit design, and troubleshooting, with a strong focus on reliability and performance in demanding environments.Duties & **Design, simulate, and develop high-quality PCBAs using industry-standard tools (e.g., Altium, SolidWorks PCB).Create detailed schematics, select appropriate components, and optimize layouts for performance and manufacturability.Develop power protection circuits to manage over and undervoltage and battery management requirements.Generate Gerber files for board production and pick-and-place processes.Lead the initial build-up of new hardware designs, including functional validation and debugging.Collaborate with firmware, software, and production teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software systems.Develop and validate circuits *PWM brushless motor controls.RFID, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Cellular connectivity.CAN Bus, LIN protocols, and electrical harness designs.Implement Conductive and Radiated EMI suppression and ESD protection measures.Select components suitable for harsh environmental conditions, ensuring long-term reliability and durability.Integrate sensors (e.g., gas, dirt, pressure, temperature, humidity) into hardware designs.Laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers) will be used to test and validate hardware designs.Perform hardware validation against industry standards (e.g., FCC, CE) and resolve compliance issues.Document hardware designs and testing procedures, adhering to the Hardware Development Life Cycle (HDLC) process.Generate and maintain technical documentation, including BOMs and testing protocols.Work closely with mechanical, software, and supply chain teams to optimize designs for manufacturability (DFM) and testability (DFT).Participate in DFMEA and PFMEAKnowledge, Skills, and Other *Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a related field.5+ years of experience in electronics hardware design, PCBA development, and product bring-up.Conductive and Radiated Electromagnetic Interface (EMI) suppression.Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection.Harsh environmental component selection.Development of power protection circuits for overvoltage/undervoltage.Real-time circuit development with offline battery management.GUI touchscreen interfaces and data storage systems.Integration of ** gas, dirt, pressure, temperature, humidity.Proficiency in C programming.Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes and other testing tools.HDLC processes for hardware development.Gerber file generation for production.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Attention to detail with a focus on reliability and scalability
Created: 2025-02-24