Hardware Development Engineer

Accuenergy, Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Experienced in switch mode power supply design and validation.
  • Proficient in Altium Designer, including schematic capture and PCB layout.
  • Strong background in hardware testing with laboratory instruments including oscilloscopes and multimeters.
  • Knowledgeable in electrical circuits, signal processing, and communication protocols.
  • Design experience with EMC/EMI mitigation techniques.
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with marketing and software teams to gather product requirements.
  • Design schematics and perform PCB layout, including component selection.
  • Analyze products with AI-assisted tools to enhance performance and reduce cycle time.
  • Work with procurement on BOM optimization and manage supplier relationships for production.
  • Set up test environments and conduct hardware verification testing for various components.
  • Perform functional testing using lab instruments under different operating conditions.
  • Investigate AI-driven design tools to improve research and development efficiency.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and design tools.
  • Contributions to cross-functional projects enhancing personal skills.
  • Participation in a company committed to health and safety compliance.
Full Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work with marketing and software teams to understand the requirements on new products.
  • Perform schematics and PCB layout design, PCBA bring-up and validation. Conduct schematic design, PCB layout, and component selection.
  • Analyze and optimize existing products using AI-assisted simulation and design tools to improve performance and reduce development cycle time.
  • Work with procurement team on material buying and BOM optimization. Work with suppliers and manufacturers to support prototyping and mass production.
  • Design and develop circuit boards, embedded systems, and electronic components; leverage AI-driven EDA tools and generative design workflows to accelerate design iterations and improve quality.
  • Set up test environments, wiring, and meter configurations; perform comprehensive hardware verification testing of meters, sensors, connectors, and related equipment.
  • Conduct functional and performance testing under various operating conditions using laboratory instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, data loggers, CMC256plus, and WECO4330.
  • Use oscilloscopes to analyze signal quality and performance for communication protocols including UART, SPI, Modbus, BACnet, and DNP3; test and validate HMI-related issues.
  • Investigate and evaluate AI-driven design tools (e.g., AI-assisted schematic generation, automated test script generation, predictive failure analysis) to continuously improve R&D efficiency.
  • Collaborate with firmware/software engineers to optimize hardware-software integration. Develop and maintain hardware design documentation, including specifications, test reports, and design files.
  • Conduct failure analysis and troubleshooting for hardware-related issues; maintain and organize lab equipment and test environment.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and certifications (e.g., IPC-A-610, UL, CSA, IEC, CE, FCC, RoHS).
  • Collaborate with other teams to provide technical support, share expertise, and contribute to cross-functional projects.
  • Assist in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and optimizing workflows to improve overall team efficiency.
  • Prepare, update, and maintain technical documentation, reports, and guidelines to ensure clear communication and knowledge sharing.
  • Develop process documentation, and best practices to support internal teams and stakeholders.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Ensure Occupational Health and Safety compliance with health and safety laws and regulations.
  • Follow all procedures in compliance of Accuenergy (Canada) Inc standard policy and operation regulations.
  • Any other operation-related responsibilities may be added as company continues to grow.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.
  • Must be experienced with switch mode power supply (AC to DC system design and validation).
  • Proficiency with Altium Designer - schematic capture, PCB layout, symbol and footprint creation, and generating manufacturing files.
  • Proven experience in hardware testing; strong proficiency with laboratory instruments including power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, data loggers, CMC256plus, and WECO4330.
  • Design experience with SMPS (AC-DC, DC-DC), microcontrollers, FPGA, processors (e.g. NXP iMX6, iMX8), mixed-signal, signal conditioner, op-amp and filters.
  • Knowledge of electrical circuits, signal processing, communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet), and data acquisition techniques.
  • Design experience with EMC/EMI mitigation (e.i. Surge, EFT, ESD).
  • Skilled in hand soldering.
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills to drive issues through cross functional teams.

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