Engineer Jobs in Fairfield, NJ

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1mo ago

Hardware Engineer - Embedded Controls

A. O. Smith Corporation Fairfield, NJ

Fairfield, NJ

1mo ago Closed

$101k - $122k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Altium Designer Automation

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 20, 2026).

Job Description

Fairfield, NJ onsite: Design and validate electronic control hardware for new and legacy product lines, from schematics through production support and regulatory testing.

Analog and digital hardware design for existing and new products, including controls, sensors, communication devices, and test fixtures
Own the hardware lifecycle: debug, launch support, maintenance, and ongoing field and customer support collaboration
Hardware design reviews covering schematics, PCB layouts, component selection, and hardware change requests
Support microcontroller-based control hardware including:
- Digital inputs and outputs
- Analog inputs and outputs
- Relays
- Communication circuits
- Sensors
- Low-voltage power supplies
Lead and/or assist hardware-firmware integration during the product development cycle
Develop and maintain production test fixtures, engineering test setups, and hardware validation tools
Drive design for manufacturability and design for test
Focus on reliability and long-term product support for deployed systems
Handle component lifecycle needs:
- Component substitutions
- Component obsolescence actions
- Alternate part approvals
- Supplier-related technical evaluations
Maintain design documentation including requirements, performance specifications, safety specifications, test specifications, hardware notes, wiring diagrams, BOM support, ECO support, and design verification records
Support regulatory compliance activities and testing documentation for UL, FCC, CSA and other applicable certification agencies
Coordinate hands-on collaboration across engineering, production, purchasing, quality, customer support, and outside certification agencies

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
5+ years of relevant hardware engineering experience preferred
Strong skills in microcontroller and supporting digital circuit design and development
Proficiency in analog design, including instrumentation, signal conditioning, sensor inputs, and low-voltage power supplies
Experience applying circuit protection techniques for real-world field conditions (wiring errors, electrical noise, transients, shorts, installer-related issues)
Strong circuit troubleshooting capability using laboratory test and measurement equipment
Ability to read, understand, and review schematics and PCB layouts
Experience with PCB design tools: Altium Designer, OrCAD, KiCad, Mentor Graphics, Eagle, or similar
Strong communication, documentation, and logical problem-solving skills
Ability to develop strategies, plan work, and meet project objectives
Ability to work onsite and collaborate directly with engineering and production teams

Technologies

microcontroller
Altium Designer, OrCAD, KiCad, Mentor Graphics, Eagle
Modbus, RS-485, BACnet, Ethernet
cellular, LoRa, Wi-Fi
embedded C/C++
network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal sources
UL, FCC, CSA

Benefits

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with HVAC controls, building automation, industrial controls, or commercial electronic control products
Experience with digital communication hardware and protocols including Modbus, RS-485, BACnet, Ethernet, cellular, LoRa, Wi-Fi, or similar technologies
Experience with RF and digital instrumentation such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal sources, or similar equipment
Familiarity with embedded C/C++ and firmware development
Experience developing or supporting production test fixtures
Altium Designer experience preferred; similar PCB design tools also considered

Compensation and Work Location

Location: In person, Fairfield, NJ
Salary: USD 100,961.76 - 121,588.36 per year
Pay range: USD 100,961 - 121,588 per yearly

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