Embedded Hardware Engineer Job Description

Embedded Hardware Engineer Job Description

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Embedded hardware engineer provides technical leadership for hardware development projects from a electrical prospective (analog / digital circuits and FPGA).

Embedded Hardware Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Lead completion of DFSS deliverables (QFD, Project summary matrix, FMEA, ) and ensure they meet project schedule commitments
Development of security specifications and tools as needed
Assist with architecture process creation and product development security program creation
Support major product programs and new features with security needs
Respond to security events and provide incident response investigation as required
Development of security requirement and design validation methodologies (DVM)
Limited traveling required (conferences, regional team meetings, government/academia visits)
The successful candidate will have substantial prior experience in the development of new systems
The position will involve documentation of findings, communication of results to engineering staff, and technical presentations
Experience guiding a design through development and into production is desirable

Embedded Hardware Engineer Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Embedded Hardware Engineer

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: EMC, EMI

Education for Embedded Hardware Engineer

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the embedded hardware engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Technical, Design, Education, Communication, Science

Skills for Embedded Hardware Engineer

Desired skills for embedded hardware engineer include:

QFD
Program master timeline and its relation to engineering deliverables
Automotive Functional Safety requirements
FPGA development tools from Altera & Xilinx
Oscilloscopes
ARM
ATEX & EX standards
Analog and digital circuit design
Assembly & C languages
BLE

Desired experience for embedded hardware engineer includes:

Experience and good comprehension of Embedded Hardware Architectures and periphery (SPI, IIC, Displays, Memory)
Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately
Good knowledge of data acquisition systems and communication protocols (CAN, HART, Fieldbus suite)
Development of software security specifications and static and dynamic software tools as needed
Support major product programs/features with security needs

Embedded Hardware Engineer Examples

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Embedded Hardware Engineer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of embedded hardware engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for embedded hardware engineer
  • Execution of DVM’s to confirm cyber-security compliance on new vehicle programs
  • Assist with early program resource and project planning relative to Embedded Engineering personnel and deliverables
  • Work as a member (or lead) of a team on projects, integrating aspects of design work from other engineers (mechanical, electrical, and software) to complete design and development of new products
  • Design circuits for the use in power supplies, controllers, interface devices, actuators, and any other required electrical device necessary for the control and processing of signals or data in the function of medical devices
  • Assist in the development of product engineering requirements
  • Work closely with Engineering Project Coordinators and Technical Leads to ensure compliance and effectiveness of Product Development Process
  • Contribute to system level hazard analysis and generate design proof test guidelines for products
  • Document the product by providing detailed hardware and software specifications for completion of specification sheets, part drawings, and assembly drawings
  • Directs drafting in the documentation of the product by providing input for completion of specification sheets, printed circuit board artwork, layout documents, printed wiring assemblies, and electronic assembly drawings
  • Leads prototyping the design including sourcing of materials for initial models, product test models, and market test models
Qualifications for embedded hardware engineer
  • PCB designed experience
  • Flexible, as some out of hours and weekend working may be required
  • Prior experience with analog output protocols (4-20mA and voltage) and digital communication protocols (RS-232, RS-485, Modbus, HART, CAN)
  • Experience with MATLAB Simulink would be a plus, general knowledge of aviation and/or flight control systems
  • Generate and execute test procedures to verify product performance against requirements
  • Support product manufacturing by supplying alternate sourcing advice including vendor or component analysis, alternate manufacturing process deviations, and cost improvement design changes
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Embedded Hardware Engineer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of embedded hardware engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for embedded hardware engineer
  • Direct Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design resources in the documentation of the product by providing the necessary input for completion of specification sheets, part drawings, and assembly drawing
  • Adhere to standards to help ensure compliance with Food Drug Administration (FDA) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements
  • Responsible for the development, integration, and test of advanced electronic systems
  • The successful candidate will be engaged in the development and demonstration of new, cutting edge systems in support of UAV missions and /or High Energy Laser Systems
  • Demonstrate substantial prior experience in the development of new systems
  • With limited direction, exercise considerable latitude for initiating and developing designs, procedures, techniques, and solutions to resolving difficult technical engineering problems
  • Responsible for guiding the successful resolution of engineering problems, serve as a consulting resource for engineering knowledge, apply the latest technological advancements to the problem, and will often function in a project leadership role
  • May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on projects
  • Designs, develops, and implements new products and supports existing products for the fire alarm market
  • Independently and under the guidance of a more senior level engineer, designs and implements hardware and/or firmware for microprocessor based products and PC based products
Qualifications for embedded hardware engineer
  • Experience with Analog and Digital product development, PCB/Printed Wiring Assembly (PWA) design and Embedded Systems development
  • Experience with schematic capture such as OrCAD, Altium, PADS, etc…
  • Problem-solving and circuit troubleshooting skills
  • Structures approach to electronic and software development (flowcharting)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office business software
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be a “Team” player
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Embedded Hardware Engineer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an embedded hardware engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for embedded hardware engineer
  • Recommends changes in procedure, design or equipment where necessary
  • Tracks and reviews project status with management
  • Coordinates the activities of lower level engineers, technicians, technical writers, and PCB designers to bring the project to successful completion
  • Occasionally travels to field locations by plane or car (5%) to troubleshoot product problems
  • Participats in the development of test strategies for devices and systems
  • Your expertise will be responsible for the design of embedded hardware for the next POS terminals
  • You will focus on identifying and tracking technical issues and drive them to closure
  • You will be designing to meet various regulatory requirements, such as, CISPR-22, IEC 61000-4-2, etc
  • Performs routine engineering work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out engineering tasks
  • Develop electrical-based systems including electronics, electrical harness and wiring, various sensor type selection and evaluation, and associated electrical systems
Qualifications for embedded hardware engineer
  • Experience in Alternating Current (AC), Direct Current (DC) power systems including battery technologies
  • Experience in regulated design environments – specifically medical device development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or International Organization for Standardization (ISO) registered work
  • Experience in Manufacturing Processes, Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards
  • Should have hands on experience on hardware architecture design, feature & performance specifications, 16/32 bit micro-controllers based designs
  • Should have ability to influence and drive people / activities on complex technical issues
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical engineering design in product development
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Embedded Hardware Engineer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an embedded hardware engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for embedded hardware engineer
  • Position will work in the Brake Product Engineering group supporting software and electronic needs for Pneumatronic (Pneumatic/Electronic) Equipment and Electronic brake control
  • Work will involve all aspects of design, development, analysis, application, and testing of existing and new product designs
  • Review and understand customer technical specifications and industry standards in regards to technical requirements (materials, qualification, and performance requirements) of the product
  • Maintain design documentation as it relates to CMMI, ISO, IRIS, IEEE, EN and Faiveley WPT best practices
  • Support and maintains requirements and traceability to those requirements
  • Position will interface with customer interaction through Project Manager and Engineering Project Manager
  • Position will also involve supporting manufacturing of designs through Assembly and Purchasing groups
  • Position will manage the technical oversight of outsourcing of electrical and software designs
  • Analyze and develop solutions for technical issues as it relates to product development
  • Optimization of product performance requirements, cost, and reliability
Qualifications for embedded hardware engineer
  • 2+ years of experience in security (Work or educational)
  • Master's degree in Electronics, Computer Science or similar
  • Advanced English skills in communication (written and verbal form)
  • Easily manages and understands existing architectures and designs
  • Must have an Embedded Controls with a Power Background
  • Results-oriented design engineer with experience in the development, integration, and test of advanced electronic systems
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Embedded Hardware Engineer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for an embedded hardware engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for embedded hardware engineer
  • Able to support project feasibility tasks, where product specifications are not defined yet and subject to changes support for seniorEngineer
  • Support seniorEngineer on DfX related activities
  • Perform electronic design of low complexity equipment (drivers for motors, pumps, valves, transducers, sensors, LCDs) based on micro-controllers
  • Perform Reverse Engineering on existing designs for cost optimization (Value engineering) support for seniorEngineer
  • Support seniorEngineer inDrawing up error budgets, power budgets and detailed electrical report on implemented electronic design starting from components specs and labs measurements/characterizations
  • Take part in the hardware and software architectures choice of new products, by checking that appropriate design rules are applied to reach requested performances
  • Review schematics of embedded hardware and validate PCB layout to ensure sensor’s will reach electrical and EMC requirements
  • Write electrical and EMC validation plan
  • Prepare parts, prototypes and associated toolings (wire looms ) that will be used for electrical and EMC validations
  • Manage electrical and EMC qualification, and sensors e / CE marking when requested by the customer
Qualifications for embedded hardware engineer
  • Must demonstrate experience guiding a design through development and into production is desirable
  • A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, and presentation of original works to an engineering symposium are also desirable
  • Experience with multiphase DC to DC converters and uProcessor control of power supplies is a plus
  • 5+ years Product Firmware and Hardware Development experience
  • Experience working with manufacturing engineers and design engineers in support of existing products and the start up of new products
  • Experience using PC for reports, data analysis, and project scheduling

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