Overview
On Site
USD 112,965.00 - 162,627.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
.NET
Data Analysis
GRID
Real-time
Collaboration
Electronic Engineering
Firmware
Cross-functional Team
Product Management
Research and Development
Systems Design
Systems Architecture
Communication
Solution Architecture
Procurement
Resource Allocation
Budget
Performance Appraisal
Performance Improvement
Functional Requirements
Business Cases
Estimating
Software Design
Documentation
Agile
Computer Hardware
Recruiting
Continuous Improvement
Solaris
Cellular
LTE
IoT
Wireless Communication
ZigBee
Bluetooth
RF
Antennas
Smart Grid
Electronic Packaging
Testing
Analog Circuits
PCB Design
Laboratory Equipment
Logic Analyzer
Access Control
Electronics
Switches
Embedded Software
Product Development
Manufacturing
Web Browsers
Microsoft Windows
Electrical Engineering
Relationship Building
Oscilloscope
Test Equipment
Technical Writing
Writing
Multitasking
C
C++
LabVIEW
Assembly Language
Debugging
Scripting
Programming Languages
Software Packaging
Version Control
Issue Tracking
Microsoft Office
Leadership
Regulatory Compliance
Mentorship
Technical Direction
Project Management
Critical Thinking
Creative Problem Solving
Training
Knowledge Sharing
IT Management
Project Implementation
Energy
Management
Value Engineering
Life Insurance
Insurance
Hardware Development
Job Details
At Landis+Gyr, we don't just manage energy-we lead the transformation toward a smarter and more sustainable energy future.
With a net revenue of USD 1.73 billion in FY 2024, and a presence in over 30 countries across five continents, Landis+Gyr empowers utilities and consumers to optimize energy usage through advanced metering, grid-edge intelligence, and powerful data analytics.
Today, our global team of about 6,300 professionals is shaping the digital energy era-developing innovative technologies that support decarbonization, grid modernization, and real-time energy insights. Our record USD 4.6 billion order backlog and strong book-to-bill ratio reflect long-term confidence in our mission and solutions.
Join us at Landis+Gyr, where we manage energy better!
The Principal Engineer - Hardware Development calls for an experienced, knowledgeable, and talented engineer to lead the development of hardware components for the Engineering organization. As a hardware technical lead, you will have an opportunity to lead and collaborate with other engineers to design, plan, develop, and maintain electronic design and industry best practices engineering team. Experienced and high contributing engineer capable of handling complicated R&D hardware, firmware, software, and complete solutions projects as part of a cross-functional team. Collaborates with Product Management, Project management and other R&D teams in design, development, and validation of complete Smart Grid solutions. Collaborates with SMEs and business partners on component and system design.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead design, and development of wireless communication devices
Contribute to the overall system architecture that utilize communication devices by working with Systems and Solutions architecture teams.
Work with the other architects in the wireless communications platform team, and Global Procurement, on the selection of major components used in RF devices
Resource allocation responsibilities teams being managed.
Responsible for subordinate teams' on-time delivery & quality adherence.
Contribution to department budgeting.
Direct contribution in the hiring process through technical & team fit interviews.
Direct contribution to the performance appraisal process, feeding into performance improvement plans & employee recognition plans.
Provide leadership in design, development, documentation, bench/compliance testing, etc.
Develop specifications including functional requirements, detailed design, test procedures as part of multidisciplinary team.
Identify technical areas for improvement and make detailed business cases for improvements or new areas of opportunities.
Provide support, troubleshoot, and resolve sustaining issues with high Quality Output.
Provide detailed & accurate estimates for development efforts.
Lead in component and/or solution design, development, documentation, and validation.
Work on agile development teams, collaborating with multiple cross-discipline architecture teams to develop hardware and software components as part of L+G Smart Grid solutions.
Participate in recruitment, development and mentoring of junior engineers.
Lead functional area-specific continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead in innovative technology and solutions development and/or validation
Company Values:
Supports and adheres to Company's core values.
Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required.
Supports and adheres to Company's Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.
Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge in modern Communications technologies RF Mesh (Wi-SUN), Cellular (LTE M, NB-IoT), Wi-Fi, ZigBee, Bluetooth/BLE
Expert level RF and Antenna Design experience
Knowledge of development processes, tools, and related frameworks
Deep knowledge with relevant development and/or validation methodologies
Deep knowledge of AMI and Smart Grid Systems and Solutions
Experience with analog circuit design, specification development, electronics packaging, and environmental qualification testing.
Experience with low noise analog design, PCB design considerations for grounding, transient protection, noise immunity, and signal conditioning.
Proficient use of lab equipment, o-scopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, DVMs
Experience with power/AC electronics such as transformers, regulators, switching supplies, filtering.
High voltage design experience highly desirable
Experience with embedded software is highly desirable.
Experience in product development and manufacturing processes
Ability to proficiently utilize standard computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processors, basic CAD tools, web browsers, email, and Windows.
Electrical Engineering and metering industry knowledge
Ability to understand and utilize component datasheets effectively.
Excellent relationship-building skills
Use of oscilloscopes, and various other testing equipment
Ability to work independently or in a team.
Technical writing abilities
Excellent listening skills and ability to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words including technical data.
Ability to recognize potential problems and take proactive measures.
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Acute vision to see details at close range.
Must have proficient multitasking, organizational and time management skills
Acute vision to see details at close range.
Must have proficient multitasking, organizational and time management skills
Computer skills such as C, C++, LabVIEW, Assembly Programming, debugging, scripting programming languages, various software packages such as revision control and issue tracking and Microsoft Office familiarity.
Advanced design, development, or validation skills In functional area
Accountabilities:
30% leadership responsibilities & 70% development responsibilities.
Ability to work independently as well as in a leadership role on multiple development teams.
Conduct reviews with the team (subordinates) to improve compliance with established best practices and applicable industry standards.
Ability to energize and mentor junior members of the team to achieve deliverables.
Serve as the technical lead for larger projects, establishing technical direction as well as monitoring project management metrics.
Acts as technical authority in areas of specialty on assigned projects.
Ability to communicate effectively across audiences and through multiple mediums.
Ability to work with others of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to exercise critical thinking and creative problem solving.
Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-regional team.
Ability to stay current on changing technologies and their applications in the utility industry.
Ability to learn independently and facilitate training and knowledge sharing across multiple teams.
Ability to provide technical leadership on complex projects.
Ability to own parts of projects and facilitate project execution.
Ability to work effectively with external partners.
Ability to provide technical guidance to project teams
Education and Experience:
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred.
At least 10 years of relevant experience required.
Landis+Gyr is a global leader in energy management solutions, operating in over 30 countries and headquartered in Switzerland. We are thrilled that you've considered Landis+Gyr to be a part of your professional journey. As a part of the L+G family, employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive. Additionally, we offer three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, optional pet insurance, supplemental medical coverage and a host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members.
Pay is in the range of $112,965 - $162,627 per year. The position is eligible for a 401(k) match and consideration for an annual bonus. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, and certifications or other professional licenses held. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We value and encourage diversity in our team. This position is open to all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We're committed to shaping a better future for everyone. #EnergizeYourCareer and join us on our journey towards a greener tomorrow.
Job Title: Principal Engineer, Hardware Development
Requisition ID: 21777
Location:
With a net revenue of USD 1.73 billion in FY 2024, and a presence in over 30 countries across five continents, Landis+Gyr empowers utilities and consumers to optimize energy usage through advanced metering, grid-edge intelligence, and powerful data analytics.
Today, our global team of about 6,300 professionals is shaping the digital energy era-developing innovative technologies that support decarbonization, grid modernization, and real-time energy insights. Our record USD 4.6 billion order backlog and strong book-to-bill ratio reflect long-term confidence in our mission and solutions.
Join us at Landis+Gyr, where we manage energy better!
The Principal Engineer - Hardware Development calls for an experienced, knowledgeable, and talented engineer to lead the development of hardware components for the Engineering organization. As a hardware technical lead, you will have an opportunity to lead and collaborate with other engineers to design, plan, develop, and maintain electronic design and industry best practices engineering team. Experienced and high contributing engineer capable of handling complicated R&D hardware, firmware, software, and complete solutions projects as part of a cross-functional team. Collaborates with Product Management, Project management and other R&D teams in design, development, and validation of complete Smart Grid solutions. Collaborates with SMEs and business partners on component and system design.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead design, and development of wireless communication devices
Contribute to the overall system architecture that utilize communication devices by working with Systems and Solutions architecture teams.
Work with the other architects in the wireless communications platform team, and Global Procurement, on the selection of major components used in RF devices
Resource allocation responsibilities teams being managed.
Responsible for subordinate teams' on-time delivery & quality adherence.
Contribution to department budgeting.
Direct contribution in the hiring process through technical & team fit interviews.
Direct contribution to the performance appraisal process, feeding into performance improvement plans & employee recognition plans.
Provide leadership in design, development, documentation, bench/compliance testing, etc.
Develop specifications including functional requirements, detailed design, test procedures as part of multidisciplinary team.
Identify technical areas for improvement and make detailed business cases for improvements or new areas of opportunities.
Provide support, troubleshoot, and resolve sustaining issues with high Quality Output.
Provide detailed & accurate estimates for development efforts.
Lead in component and/or solution design, development, documentation, and validation.
Work on agile development teams, collaborating with multiple cross-discipline architecture teams to develop hardware and software components as part of L+G Smart Grid solutions.
Participate in recruitment, development and mentoring of junior engineers.
Lead functional area-specific continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead in innovative technology and solutions development and/or validation
Company Values:
Supports and adheres to Company's core values.
Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required.
Supports and adheres to Company's Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.
Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge in modern Communications technologies RF Mesh (Wi-SUN), Cellular (LTE M, NB-IoT), Wi-Fi, ZigBee, Bluetooth/BLE
Expert level RF and Antenna Design experience
Knowledge of development processes, tools, and related frameworks
Deep knowledge with relevant development and/or validation methodologies
Deep knowledge of AMI and Smart Grid Systems and Solutions
Experience with analog circuit design, specification development, electronics packaging, and environmental qualification testing.
Experience with low noise analog design, PCB design considerations for grounding, transient protection, noise immunity, and signal conditioning.
Proficient use of lab equipment, o-scopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, DVMs
Experience with power/AC electronics such as transformers, regulators, switching supplies, filtering.
High voltage design experience highly desirable
Experience with embedded software is highly desirable.
Experience in product development and manufacturing processes
Ability to proficiently utilize standard computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processors, basic CAD tools, web browsers, email, and Windows.
Electrical Engineering and metering industry knowledge
Ability to understand and utilize component datasheets effectively.
Excellent relationship-building skills
Use of oscilloscopes, and various other testing equipment
Ability to work independently or in a team.
Technical writing abilities
Excellent listening skills and ability to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words including technical data.
Ability to recognize potential problems and take proactive measures.
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Acute vision to see details at close range.
Must have proficient multitasking, organizational and time management skills
Acute vision to see details at close range.
Must have proficient multitasking, organizational and time management skills
Computer skills such as C, C++, LabVIEW, Assembly Programming, debugging, scripting programming languages, various software packages such as revision control and issue tracking and Microsoft Office familiarity.
Advanced design, development, or validation skills In functional area
Accountabilities:
30% leadership responsibilities & 70% development responsibilities.
Ability to work independently as well as in a leadership role on multiple development teams.
Conduct reviews with the team (subordinates) to improve compliance with established best practices and applicable industry standards.
Ability to energize and mentor junior members of the team to achieve deliverables.
Serve as the technical lead for larger projects, establishing technical direction as well as monitoring project management metrics.
Acts as technical authority in areas of specialty on assigned projects.
Ability to communicate effectively across audiences and through multiple mediums.
Ability to work with others of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to exercise critical thinking and creative problem solving.
Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-regional team.
Ability to stay current on changing technologies and their applications in the utility industry.
Ability to learn independently and facilitate training and knowledge sharing across multiple teams.
Ability to provide technical leadership on complex projects.
Ability to own parts of projects and facilitate project execution.
Ability to work effectively with external partners.
Ability to provide technical guidance to project teams
Education and Experience:
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred.
At least 10 years of relevant experience required.
Landis+Gyr is a global leader in energy management solutions, operating in over 30 countries and headquartered in Switzerland. We are thrilled that you've considered Landis+Gyr to be a part of your professional journey. As a part of the L+G family, employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive. Additionally, we offer three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, optional pet insurance, supplemental medical coverage and a host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members.
Pay is in the range of $112,965 - $162,627 per year. The position is eligible for a 401(k) match and consideration for an annual bonus. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, and certifications or other professional licenses held. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We value and encourage diversity in our team. This position is open to all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We're committed to shaping a better future for everyone. #EnergizeYourCareer and join us on our journey towards a greener tomorrow.
Job Title: Principal Engineer, Hardware Development
Requisition ID: 21777
Location:
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