Hardware Engineer

The Hardware Engineer will drive electronics hardware development at Lionel LLC, with a focus on analog and embedded digital design, EMC testing, and production support for toy trains, alongside some coding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench level prototyping and development using both analog and embedded digital components.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts with EMC considerations to ensure compliant designs.
• Coordinate EMC testing by scheduling and conducting tests at third-party laboratories.
• Provide manufacturing engineering support by evaluating production samples and diagnosing failures impacting yield.
• Assist Product Managers by reviewing manuals to capture new functions/features and to include appropriate regulatory remarks by sales region.
• Support the Sales Team by registering new SKUs with Bluetooth SIG and generating SDoC related to EMC compliance.
• Support Customer Service with training on new products and troubleshooting corner-case issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of five years of PCBA design experience.
• At least five years of hands-on experience in analog and embedded digital hardware design is required.
• RF transceiver experience is a plus.
• Altium Designer experience is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with lab equipment including oscilloscope, electronic load, LISN, spectrum analyzer, VNA, and EMC probes.
• Ability to solder fine-pitch devices (0.5 mm) is required.
• Working knowledge of embedded C/C++ is required.
• Experience with microcontroller programmers such as PICKit2 and Atmel ICE is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; familiarity with Microsoft Visual SourceSafe is a plus.

Technologies

• Altium Designer
• Embedded C/C++
• PICKit2
• Atmel ICE
• Oscilloscope
• Electronic Load
• LISN
• Spectrum Analyzer
• VNA
• EMC Probes

Job Details

• Location: Concord, NC (onsite)
• Salary: USD 81,254 - 97,854 per yearly
• Minimum Experience: 5 years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job Purpose

In Lionel's Engineering Department, the role sits at the intersection of firmware and physical motion, delivering electronics that bring traditional toy trains to life through microcontrollers, motor drivers, and sensors. The position centers on electronics hardware development with some coding, tackling advanced engineering challenges in toy trains and collaborating with fellow engineers to shape tomorrow’s technology. The team emphasizes continuous learning and growth within a unique and engaging career path.