Lead hardware development from initial design through prototype bring-up, hands-on debugging, field testing, and production release.
Plan and conduct board-level and system-level validation, following the V-model and maintaining traceability between requirements, design, and testing.
Investigate and resolve EMI/EMC, signal and power integrity, grounding, thermal, and environmental robustness issues.
Collaborate with Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and other teams on product integration, manufacturing introduction, and production or field failure resolution.
Provide technical guidance to the team, allocate tasks, conduct design reviews, and support engineers’ development.
Coordinate priorities, timelines, and technical risks while maintaining sound practices for documentation, validation, and project release.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of industry experience developing electronic hardware for products deployed in the field, with a proven record of delivering production-ready designs.
Hands-on experience with schematic design, SPICE simulation, PCB development, prototype bring-up, debugging, and validation; proficiency with Altium Designer or a similar ECAD tool.
Experience with embedded controllers, analog and digital interfaces, communication buses, sensors, and power electronics, including hardware used in demanding environments and familiarity with EMI/EMC design and troubleshooting.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to coordinate technical work, mentor engineers, manage competing priorities, and remain directly involved in development.
Preferred
Previous experience as a technical lead, engineering supervisor, or people manager, including mentoring engineers and supporting team development and continuous improvement.
Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field, with experience in structured product development processes such as the V-model, design reviews, requirements traceability, and release gates.
Experience developing hardware for renewable energy, industrial automation, motor control, or power conversion applications; Python, C, or scripting experience for test automation and data analysis is a plus.
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