R&D Engineer

Description

***THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION LOCATED IN AURORA, OHIO***  

About Us: 

LayerZero Power Systems Inc. is a globally recognized leader in providing state-of-the-art power distribution solutions for critical industries. With a strong focus on reliability, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we deliver advanced power systems products that ensure uninterrupted and dependable power supply in mission-critical environments. Our customer base is comprised of companies in the data center (our main focus), financial, computer service provision, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors. LayerZero Power Systems is on a trajectory of sustained growth, with a loyal customer base of existing Fortune 100 customers and an expanding portfolio of new customers. 

Position Description: R&D Hardware Engineer 

LayerZero is seeking a candidate to act as the primary engineering authority to PCB vendors, addressing design questions, managing component lifecycles, ensuring design integrity, while identifying and implementing design improvements.  The engineer will also aid in the critical transition from Cadence to Altium Designer.  This role requires a high-level design mindset to perform deep root-cause analysis, to carefully validate design changes, and implement technical improvements.  This role will operate with high autonomy to ensure that the LayerZero design portfolio adheres to the latest engineering best practices. 

Requirements

Primary Duties:  

• Act as the technical authority for PCB vendors on all active production PCB designs. 
• Take complete ownership of new features and improvements to existing designs. 
• Support the migration from Cadence to Altium. 
• Support the R&D team in designing, testing, and reviewing new product designs. 
• Provide product technical support and documentation. 

Skills & Experience:  

• Five years of success designing a wide variety of analog and digital circuits for industry.   
• Experience with multi-layer BGA, DRAM, and High-Speed circuit and layout design. 
• Experience with analog circuit signal processing chains for accuracy and reliability. 
• Hands-on experience building, soldering, and testing PCBs. 
• Proficiency in PCB design tools – Altium Designer is highly desired. 
• Familiarity with designing for EMC and Safety standards is highly desired. 
• Understanding of 3-phase AC power systems is highly desired. 
• Self-motivated and an eagerness to learn new design tools and methodologies. 

Education: 

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering- Master of Science preferred.   

What We Offer: 

• Competitive pay with performance incentives 
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision 
• 401(k) with company match 
• 3 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays 

Why You Will Love Working with Us: 

• Impact:?Develop your skills and expertise in a rapidly growing industry, with your work directly influencing the success of mission-critical projects. 
• Innovation:?Immerse yourself in an environment that celebrates forward-thinking and continuous improvement. 
• Collaborative spirit:?Work closely with engineers, marketers, and other professionals to bring ideas to life. 
• Grow with us:?We are committed to your personal and professional development, offering endless opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career 

At LayerZero, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.