Embedded HW engineer

Date:  26 Apr 2024
Location:  Peoria
State:  IL
Country:  US
Company:  LTTS

Job Description: 

•        Derive hardware requirements from product system requirements to be in compliance with Automotive standards.
•        Perform Electrical circuit design, simulation and analysis of mixed signal electronics circuits, PCB Layout, System test and validation to meet technical product and safety requirements.
•        Work closely with cross functional teams mechanical and software teams to enable manufacturable unique solutions.
•        Perform hardware validation of products with test equipment’s and generate test reports compliance with Automotive OEM Standards.
•        Perform pre-compliance testing for EMI/EMC compliance and certification of product at external certified labs.
•        Support Manufacturing plant with technical assistance for pre and post production of the product.
•        The ideal candidate will possess a team oriented attitude, skilled at prototype and production development; have a multidiscipline background and a passion for innovation.
•        Leads the strategic management of the engineering hardware design tools, licenses and tool support and optimization to Company needs
•        Leadership skills to develop Company’s capability in electronic hardware design and system developments in the area of wireless domain, battery operated devices, and motor/solenoids type products.
•        Focal point for electrical hardware design technical discussions with cross-competency team, management and customers using highly effective communication and facilitation skills and techniques.
•        Potentially to organize and lead team member activities according to priorities established by senior management.
•        Lead assignments with remote team members across the globe such as China, India, and Europe.
•        Perform advanced Research, explore & prove out new technologies in the market, chipsets, and processes for inclusion in future projects.

Required Skills: 

•        Electrical Hardware engineer who is experienced in design of mixed signal circuits, power circuits and wireless design compliance with Automotive standards.
•        Must demonstrate expertise in circuit design consisting of Analog and Digital design, circuit analysis, design simulation, PCB layout, Board Bring-up, Test and Validation.
•        Hands on expertise using hardware design tools for Schematics entry (Cadence Orcad Capture/Altium/Mentor Graphics Xpedition) Circuit Simulation (Orcad Pspice/Altium/Matlab) PCB Layout (Cadence Allegro/Altium Designer/Pads).
•        Hands on experience using Circuit analysis tools such as Mathcad (WCCA) Reliability Software (MTBF, FTA,DFMEA) to valid the hardware design.
•        Proficiency in using basic Hardware test and validation equipments such as Mixed Signal Oscilloscope, Signal generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Function generator, DMM and DC power supplies.
•        Hands on testing experience of a product for EMI/EMC compliance and knowledge on EMC design considerations.
•        Experience with wireless designs (LF, RF, Bluetooth, NFC,UWB) motor and solenoid drive circuits (BJT’s, MOSFET) actuators and sensor technology.
•        Knowledge of ISO 26262 Safety Standards and Requirements is preferred.
•        Develop technical documentation including product specifications, layout instructions, test procedures, etc…
•        Knowledge in diagnostics and communication systems (CAN LIN/K-Bus, flashing via bus, …) and Software tools (Vector CANape/CANalyzer).
•        Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment required.
•        Ability and passion to research and develop new technologies.