Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
3+ years of hardware design and product development experience.
Proficient in designing analog and digital circuits.
Skilled in PCB design tools like Altium Designer or Cadence.
Strong knowledge of electronic components and communication interfaces.
Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
Design and validate electronic hardware solutions for products.
Create schematics, PCB layouts, and engineering documentation.
Develop various circuit types based on product needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout development.
Conduct design reviews and risk assessments for reliability.
Support prototype builds and testing activities.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
Engagement in diverse projects across product lifecycles.
Access to advanced tools and technologies for design.
Support for professional development and skill enhancement.
Full Job Description
CSI is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Hardware Designer to join our engineering team. The Hardware Designer will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and documentation of electronic hardware systems and products. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative, reliable, and cost-effective hardware solutions that meet customer and business requirements. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in electronic circuit design, PCB layout, product development, and troubleshooting, along with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and validate electronic hardware solutions for new and existing products.
Create schematics, PCB layouts, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation.
Develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power circuits based on product requirements.
Collaborate with software, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and failure analysis to ensure product reliability and performance.
Support prototype builds, testing, debugging, and verification activities.
Develop test plans and procedures for product qualification and validation.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to evaluate components, resolve technical issues, and support production activities.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, design optimization, and continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate engineering records, drawings, specifications, and revision control documentation.
Provide technical support for sustaining engineering and field-related issues as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
3+ years of experience in hardware design and product development.
Experience designing analog and digital electronic circuits.
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, Cadence, or similar platforms.
Strong understanding of electronic components, microcontrollers, processors, and communication interfaces.
Experience with laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and digital multimeters.
Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT) principles.
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, schematics, and engineering drawings.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with embedded systems and firmware integration.
Knowledge of wireless communication technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, or cellular technologies.
Familiarity with EMC/EMI, UL, CE, FCC, or other regulatory standards.
Experience with high-speed digital design and signal integrity analysis.
Understanding of power electronics and battery-powered device design.
Project management or product lifecycle management (PLM) system experience.
