Associate Hardware Engineer

$60,800 - $95,000/Yr

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories - Pullman, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Pullman, WA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As an Associate Hardware Engineer at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, you will play a crucial role in the Research and Development team, focusing on the design, analysis, and testing of embedded devices that are integral to the power grid and critical infrastructure. Your work will ensure the reliability and safety of power systems through high-quality hardware development and support throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, designs, and develops conventional analog and digital circuits.
• Conducts moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
• Develops hardware specifications and prepares system level specifications.
• Writes and analyzes test plans, executes tests, and evaluates test results for peer design reviews and project notebooks.
• Prepares and maintains product documentation, including data sheets, instruction manuals, project notebooks, design and test documentation.
• Provides and maintains accurate project plans.
• Manages and/or leads hardware projects of moderate complexity.
• Coordinates engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-2+ years of experience in digital and/or analog circuit design, signal integrity, and related areas.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SGMII, USB 3.0, PCIE, DisplayPort, LVDS.
• Knowledge of point of load supplies, analog inputs/outputs, digital inputs/outputs.
• Familiarity with electromagnetic compatibility, components and packaging, component derating, thermal management, and PCB planning.
• Experience in system design.

Benefits

• Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, and 9 paid sick days.
• Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• Growth and development opportunities through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.