Job Description :
Job Title : Electrical Engineer - Embedded Hardware
Primary Location : Hybrid, 2-3 Days in Elmhurst, IL
Position Type : Direct Hire
Overview
TalentFish is casting a line for an Embedded Hardware Engineer! In this role, you'll join a growing technology organization, contributing directly to the design, development, and optimization of embedded systems for advanced human-machine interfaces and touchscreen technologies. This position offers a stimulating, fast-paced environment with strong potential for professional growth and innovation.
As the Embedded Hardware Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert in embedded systems and touch technologiescollaborating with cross-functional teams to create solutions that meet demanding customer and production requirements. Candidates with experience in industrial, medical, or consumer electronics environments are highly desired.
What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience)
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in new product development of embedded systems
- Experience with Altium or other schematic capture and PCB layout software
- Experience in analog and / or mixed-signal hardware design
- Expertise with measurement and test equipment
- Experience testing, troubleshooting, and / or solving ESD / RF / EMI / SNR issues
- Experience with serial communication hardware : I2C, UART, USB
- Competent in soldering and reworking fine-pitch components (0402 and above), or be willing to learn
- Experience developing bare-metal firmware on ARM Cortex M or similar microcontrollers
- Experience developing firmware in C / C++ and basic understanding of assembly
- Experience writing specifications, design documents, test plans and reports, failure analysis reports, and user documentation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable interfacing with customers and representing the company as a technical subject-matter-expert
- Detail oriented with strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Some travel is required (up to 10%, mostly domestic)
Nice to Haves :
Experience reading 2D and 3D mechanical CAD design filesKnowledgeable in power conditioning and designing a system for low power consumptionExperience with LCD Displays, Drivers, Backlight Inverters, and cablingProficiency in modeling, data collection, data analysis, and statistical analysis tools (e.g. Matlab, Python, R)Experience troubleshooting firmware-related issues with the aid of debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzersFamiliarity with source control systems, especially GitWhat You'll Do (Skills Used in this Position)
Embedded Hardware development with various microcontroller systemsCircuit design for board communications and video interfaces : analog and digital signals, power budgeting and regulation, peripheral integrations and intrinsic safetyFPC and PCB design including schematic capture with Altium (layout and fabrication documentation a plus)Create and maintain BOMs for components and alternates for production assembliesReview all designs for manufacturability with our factories based on process / material capabilitiesAdminister internal and external environmental and safety qualification planning and testing as neededDevelop embedded firmware from low-level peripheral drivers to touch algorithms for touch performance optimizationDevelop hardware and firmware for custom innovative human machine interfaces and test solutionsPerform touchscreen tuning with system parameters on multiple chipsets to meet customer specifications and requirementsSupport manufacturing, sales and customers with technical supportSupport field failure analysis and remediationCompensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $105,000 - $135,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to : reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.
TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible.
At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!
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