PCB Design Engineer

Summary:

• The main function of a hardware prototype engineer is to research, design, develop, test high-density, wearable electronics. The candidate will work with emerging technologies in a fast-paced team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and approve plan layout, including creating new designs and modifications of existing designs.
• Review and approve product prototypes, working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.
• Write detailed functional specifications and design flow/tradeoff. Support new technology introduction.
• Act as a subject matter expert to engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of the overall system.
• Provide training and support to system designers and users.
• Design and develop hardware and support peripherals, including system-on-chip (SoC), support logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and system interconnection.
• Direct technicians, engineering designers or other technical support personnel as needed.
• Candidates will be evaluated based on their deliverables in hardware design and prototype builds, as well as documentation and communications with cross-functional teams.

Skills:

• Good EE fundamentals.
• High density Rigid/flex board design and system integration experience.
• Hands on lab skills. Rapid prototyping with what's available. Can-do attitude.
• Ability to drive projects with high ambiguity, multiple paths, and fuzzy future to clarity.
• Understanding of core tech areas, such as SoC, sensor, wireless, audio, display, interfaces (USB, MIPI, PCIE, SPI, I2C). Capable of designing, bringing up and evaluating projects from those areas.
• Embedded software basics. Comfortable in looking into software log/code.
• Use automation to help teams improve project quality, as well as scale to more projects.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 10 +

Must-Have Skills:

• PCB Design and Layout: Proficiency in designing and laying out PCBs using tools like Altium Designer, Mentor DA, or Allegro System Architect.
• Analog and Digital Circuit Design: Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles, including low power, high speed, and RF designs.
• Communication Protocols: Knowledge of communication protocols such as USB, HDMI, and display interfaces.
• Programming Languages: Familiarity with programming languages like C, C++, Python, and Assembly Language.
• Lab Equipment and Testing: Experience with lab equipment like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and reworking boards for debug.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Image Processing and Computer Vision: Knowledge of image processing and computer vision techniques, including experience with tools like MATLAB.
• Sensor Integration and IoT: Experience with sensor integration and IoT technologies, including knowledge of sensor interfaces and communication protocols.
• FPGA and ASIC Design: Familiarity with FPGA and ASIC design principles, including experience with tools like Xilinx, Altera, or Verilog/VHDL.
• Power Management and Energy Harvesting: Knowledge of power management and energy harvesting techniques, including experience with low power design and energy-efficient systems.
• Mechanical CAD and 3D Modeling: Familiarity with mechanical CAD and 3D modeling tools like Solidworks, including experience with designing and simulating mechanical systems.

Degrees/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.

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