Hardware Design Engineer

$69,100 - $108,100/Yr

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories - Pullman, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Pullman, WA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Hardware Design Engineer role involves analyzing, designing, and developing both analog and digital circuits. The engineer will conduct design reviews, develop hardware specifications, and prepare system-level documentation. This position also includes writing and analyzing test plans, executing tests, and evaluating results, while managing hardware projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and develop conventional analog and digital circuits.
• Conduct moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
• Develop hardware specifications and prepare system level specifications.
• Write and analyze test plans, execute tests, and evaluate test results for peer design reviews and project notebooks.
• Prepare and maintain product documentation, including data sheets, instruction manuals, and design/test documentation.
• Provide and maintain accurate project plans.
• Manage and/or lead hardware projects of moderate complexity.
• Coordinate engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing.
• Mentor and direct the efforts of associate engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• US Citizenship Required
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically 2+ years of combined experience in at least 2 of the following areas: Analog circuit design, Digital design with microprocessors, Power supply design, Digital design with emphasis on Programmable Logic including VHDL/Verilog, Xilinx/Altera/Micro Semi Tools, Simulation, Timing, Analysis, and Synthesis
• Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of one or more of the following: Industrial controls, 3-phase and electric power systems, Electric utility telecommunications
• Leadership experience or training.

Benefits

• Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Personal 401K options
• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
• 9 paid sick days
• Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.