Hardware Engineering and R&D - Hardware Design Engineer 3

Job#: 2085146

Job Description:

Job Description:

Candidate Location Requirements: Onsite, Redmond WA, BLDG 88

If hybrid, # of days contractor will be required to work onsite: ? 5 days a week

Daily Schedule & OT estimate: Monday-Friday 40hours a week/ No Overtime

Chance for Extension (Y/N): Possibility (Based on budget and performance)

Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is responsible for surface next generation platform.

Key projects:

• Develops Schematics and BOM to meet the design requirements.
• Analyzes the design with simulation tools and calculations to verify its conformance to the design requirements.
• Works with suppliers, contractors, and engineering services to ensure that the product is developed on time with high quality
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, firmware, hardware verification, and many other engineering and design disciplines to optimize the overall system of the product from concept to completion in the factory
• Design, build and test rapid prototypes for evaluation of new product ideas or technology concepts.
• Conducts design/debug investigations and support development, maintenance, failure analysis, and resolution activities.
• Develop project documentation including specifications, schematic diagrams, PCB layouts, schedules and presentations to meet requirements and communicate the electrical design and its progress
• Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of hands on measurement topic and some design work including linear and capture the schematic.

Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition

What makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to work with the surface team that gives a good background for the consumer electrical market. This is a totally brand new SoC, which will provide visibility into a cutting edge issue and system development which in turn will provide many learning opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

Years of Experience Required: 2- 7 overall years of experience in the field.

Degrees or certifications required: Bachelors degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field is prefer but not a requirement.

• 5-7 years of experience designing, implementing, and shipping high volume consumer electronics products of medium to high complexity.
• Hands-on design experience preferred in analog/ digital electronics ranging from: RF, analog, digital, audio, video, power, electromechanical, low power, charging, touch display, and sensors.
• Experience preferred with x86 PC and or ARM architectures and implementation of high speed serial busses (PCIe, DP, USB4, Thunderbolt, MIPI) and high speed parallel busses such as: memory bus (LPDDR5x, etc.)
• Proficient in high speed digital design, signal integrity, layout, and power distribution techniques of modern processors
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills with a solid understanding of core engineering principles, fundamental circuit design, and analytical techniques is required.
• Strong communication skills required, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on ability to work fast paced environment and quality of work.

1. Minimum 2-3 years experience with Hands-on design experience preferred in analog/ digital electronics ranging from: RF, analog, digital, audio, video, power, electromechanical, low power, charging, touch display, and sensors.

2. Minimum 5 years hands on experience with failure analysis

3. Minimum 5 years experience with high communication and being an independent worker.

Hard Skills Assessments

Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: ASAP

Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include 1 -2 rounds

Required Candidate Preparation: Candidates should be able to speak on prior experience during the assessment.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.