Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
2-8 years of experience in electronic hardware design and development
Experience with PCB design tools (Altium Designer is preferred)
Understanding of analog and digital circuit design techniques
Knowledge of electrical test and measurement techniques
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Effective written and verbal communication abilities
Responsibilities
Define product design requirements by gathering inputs and translating them into hardware needs
Develop and maintain hardware specifications based on requirements and constraints
Build and test proof-of-concept hardware, assessing feasibility and risks
Design electrical schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer or equivalent
Prototype and test circuits, troubleshooting issues with lab methods
Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback
Create and maintain documentation to support manufacturing and production
Benefits
First day coverage of all benefits - no waiting period
Premium free medical, dental and vision insurance
On-site health clinic
Basic Life insurance at no cost
401(k) Plan with up to an 8% company match
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
Educational Reimbursement Program
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking an Electronic Hardware Engineer to design and develop hardware components and systems. You will work closely with other engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of hardware projects. This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong foundation in electronics and a passion for hardware development. This position works in a team environment at our home office in Newburgh, IN. This is not a remote position.
This position reports to the Manager of Hardware Systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
Contribute to product design requirement definition by gathering inputs and translating them into clear hardware needs
Develop and maintain hardware specifications based on defined requirements, standards, and applicable constraints\
Build, instrument, and test proof-of-concept hardware to evaluate feasibility, risks, and design tradeoffs
Design and document electrical schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer (preferred) or equivalent tools
Prototype and test circuits against requirements, and troubleshoot issues using standard lab methods and tools
Participate in design reviews and incorporating feedback and action items
Develop product verification test fixtures and procedures to validate hardware performance and requirements compliance
Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (e.g., drawings, assembly instructions, and test procedures) to support production readiness
Provide technical support and training to installation/repair technicians and field services personnel, as needed
Create and maintain engineering documentation (e.g., manufacturing drawings, regulatory approval drawings, test procedures/reports, user manuals, product specifications, evaluation reports, proposals/estimates, and technical reports)
Support occasional field or environment testing (e.g., warehouses or mine sites) to gather data and validate product performance
Support component lifecycle management by identifying obsolescence risks and helping qualify acceptable substitute parts
Qualifications & Competencies
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
2-8 years of experience in electronic hardware design and development
Good understanding of analog and digital circuit operation and design techniques
Proficient knowledge of electrical test and measurement techniques using common lab equipment (DMMs, power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to isolate root cause and recommend corrective actions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and cross-functional teams
Working Conditions
Most of the work will take place in a climate-controlled office or lab setting
Travel to supplier/partner facilities or to customer/field locations, supporting initial product R&D and testing or troubleshooting may be required occasionally (industrial or mining sites possible)
Matrix employees are furnished with and required to wear safety gear such as hard hats, steel toe shoes, reflective clothing, earplugs, and safety glasses when working in those locations requiring such protective gear
Physical Requirements
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, or crouch. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits
First day coverage of all benefits - no waiting period
Premium free medical, dental and vision insurance - working spouse must take single major medical at their place of employment if offered
On-site health clinic
Basic Life (2x annual base salary at no cost)
Optional Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance (no cost)
