Lead Hardware Engineer

Job Purpose

A Lead Hardware Engineer performs the duties of both an experienced electronic design engineer and a department supervisor. The Lead Electrical Engineer will be responsible for quoting new projects, leading the electrical hardware development of one or more projects, promoting the growth of less-experienced engineers, and developing Packet Digital's development processes and best practices. Candidates must be able to work in a team-based environment, lead by example, and have the ability to meet deadlines.

Description of Duties & Tasks

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Represent and lead the hardware engineering team

• Check in with team members regularly to provide guidance and ensure productivity
• Represent team in status, planning, and strategy meetings
• Work with program management to prioritize work and assign resources to projects
• Assist with proposal writing and quoting efforts
• Approve timesheets and vacation
• Execute employee performance reviews

Oversee hardware design and documentation processes

• Establish, improve, and document effective processes
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with correct processes
• Actively participate in or lead design reviews
• Assist in maintaining component and project database

Create requirements captures based on experience and customer input

• Research applicable topics
• Propose, simulate, and validate proposed architectures and circuits
• Provide project timeline estimates

Create schematics and PCB layouts based on requirements

• Document assembly, BOM, and ECO information
• Schedule schematic and layout reviews

Product development

• Cost and manufacturing optimization
• Work with other teams and team members to complete all aspects of product design
• Assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of designs
• Create customer documentation and support customers

Promote a healthy team environment

• Maintain a clean lab and workspace
• Provide learning opportunities for engineers
• Encourage open, blame-free discussions
• Seek and promote ideas from all team members
• Be a multiplier for the rest of the team

Knowledge & Skills

Required:

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Extensive PCB design experience
• Strong communication skills in order to work with team to determine specifications and to provide support for a product
• Experience with test equipment operation including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies
• Conflict resolution and diplomacy skills
• Expert knowledge of best practices for product design

Work Experience & Education

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and eight years of related experience

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 130 hours per year, 8 holidays paid
• Medical, dental, and vision for employees
• 401K
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates relocating from outside the region