Electronics Hardware Specialist

This Electronics Hardware Specialist role supports the development and advancement of electronic systems used in circuit protection products.

• Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits for embedded hardware products
• Execute engineering analysis, hardware testing, troubleshooting, and design verification
• Drive product lifecycle support from concept and requirements development through validation and production launch
• Meet technical requirements for performance, reliability, quality, and EMI/EMC
• Translate needs into requirements by partnering with marketing and cross-functional stakeholders
• Apply regulatory standards using working knowledge of industry and compliance requirements including UL, CSA, IEC, and NEMA
• Coordinate engineering activity across multiple projects with internal teams, suppliers, contractors, consultants, and manufacturing partners
• Support contract manufacturing including assistance with production test development and execution
• Investigate quality issues (manufacturing, field, and product quality) using structured root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Provide technical support for customer applications and product-performance concerns
• Participate in bring-up and validation including hardware bring-up, debugging, signal characterization, and product validation
• Improve engineering workflows by identifying opportunities to enhance tools, development processes, design methodologies, and product performance
• Research and resolve complex issues through technical investigations at hardware and system level
• Mentor when appropriate by offering technical guidance to engineering team members based on experience

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years of new product development experience
• At least 2 years experience architecting, designing, or developing embedded electronic products
• Hands-on experience with analog and digital circuit design, testing, or troubleshooting
• Knowledge and practical experience with EMI/EMC design principles
• Experience with Altium Designer or comparable schematic capture and PCB layout software
• Must be authorized to work without current or future employer-sponsored immigration support

Technologies

• Altium Designer

Key skills

• Analog and digital circuit design
• Embedded electronics development
• Hardware testing and troubleshooting
• EMI/EMC design and compliance
• Schematic capture and PCB design tools
• Root-cause analysis and technical problem-solving
• Cross-functional product development
• Design verification and validation

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Additional position details

• Full-time, individual contributor opportunity
• Hybrid work in Allegheny County, PA (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
• Occasional travel
• Management experience not required
• Security clearance not required
• Location options: Pittsburgh or Moon Township, Pennsylvania
• Relocation assistance available for candidates currently residing in the U.S. or Puerto Rico

Compensation

• $115,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with hardware bring-up, debugging, signal characterization, and manufacturing support
• Experience diagnosing and resolving electronic hardware or system-level problems
• Familiarity with regulatory and industry standards such as UL, CSA, IEC, or NEMA
• Background in industrial electronics, electrical protection systems, metering, controls, embedded systems, or power electronics

Application question

• Do you have experience using Altium Designer or another schematic capture and PCB layout tool?

Education and experience targets

• Bachelor’s preferred
• New product development: 5 years preferred
• Architecting and designing electronic products: 2 years preferred
• Analog and digital circuit design and testing: 2 years preferred