Senior Hardware Engineer

Urgently hiring Senior Hardware Engineer!

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Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

The home of VCM Suite and the MPVI since 2003. Now enhancing these to new heights with a new feature rich VCM Editor and VCM Scanner, coupled together with the latest generation MPVI3, this is the only diagnostics, scanning, logging and calibration solution you'll ever need for your modern OBD vehicle. Whether your vehicle ranges from stock in search for diagnostics or fuel economy or to the serious performance enthusiast seeking every last ounce of horsepower, we have you covered! The almost endless array of digital adjustments, seamless live logging, diagnostics and tuning abilities with these powerful tools is why we are the industry standard solution.
Our VCM Suite package sets the industry standard with lightning fast VCM/PCM reads and writes. No other commercial package today can provide you with better ease of use, data integrity or higher reliability than the VCM Suite tuning package.

Why join us?

We understand that compensation plays a key role when considering a new opportunity. We are dedicated to ensuring fair pay for all employees and continually work towards greater transparency in our compensation practices. The estimated base salary range for this position is $110,000 - 140,000, with actual pay determined including factors such as location, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. This position also qualifies for a discretionary bonus and a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401(k) program with employer matching.

Job Details

My client is currently seeking a full-time Senior Hardware Engineer to join our team in Buffalo Grove, IL. We develop hardware and software products to suite the aftermarket needs of automotive enthusiasts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware design and development, with a proven track record of taking projects from concept to production. This role requires a combination of technical expertise and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across multiple teams.

This is an on-site position and requires the candidate to work in our Buffalo Grove, IL office (relocation assistance is available).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop hardware projects from concept through production
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, mechanical, and sourcing to ensure seamless integration of hardware solutions
Perform schematic entry and layout using Altium Designer
Prepare PCB projects for manufacturing
Prototype and test new hardware designs
Debug and validate electronic circuits
Participate in the board bring-up process by working side-by-side with the firmware team
Being able to write proof of concept firmware applications which can be used to test hardware functionality is a plus
Develop detailed design specifications, schematics, and documentation
Work with suppliers to source components and finished assemblies
Manage project requirements and deadlines.
Work with the Project Management team on creating and maintaining project schedules.
Breakdown functional requirements into well-defined tasks
May serve as a lead hardware engineer on projects
Perform peer design reviews
Provide technical input into product planning and concepts
Mentor other engineers

Requirements
Skills and Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience and a proven track record in hardware development
5+ years of PCB design experience using ECAD tools (Altium Designer or similar)
2+ years of hands-on PCB layout experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
Extensive circuit prototyping experience
Circuit testing and debugging skills
Circuit simulation experience is a plus
Experience with advanced PCB design skills such as Impedance Control and Length Matching
Friendly, flexible, and a team player
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work autonomously while meeting required deadlines
Good problem-solving skills
Openminded, positive approach to problem solving and working with others
Proven experience working in a fast-paced environment to agreed upon timelines

Relevant Experience
Experience designing microcontroller/microprocessor-based systems
Experience taking a project from concept all the way to production
Ability to diagnose issues that may span hardware, firmware and system software
Experience with instrumentation like oscilloscopes, logic/protocol analyzers for debugging embedded systems at HW level
Experience with automotive OBD-II On-Board Diagnostics and Vehicle Communication protocols is a plus

Physical Requirements
Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work at a desk or workbench for prolonged periods of time.

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