Hardware Design Engineer

$69,100 - $108,100/Yr

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories - Pullman, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Pullman, WA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the analysis, design, and development of both conventional analog and digital circuits. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include conducting moderate to complex design reviews to ensure the robustness of products and circuits. You will be tasked with developing hardware specifications and preparing system-level specifications that guide the design process. Writing and analyzing test plans will be a key part of your role, as you execute tests and evaluate results to support peer design reviews and maintain project notebooks. In addition to these technical responsibilities, you will be responsible for preparing and maintaining comprehensive product documentation, which includes data sheets, instruction manuals, project notebooks, and design and test documentation. You will also provide and maintain accurate project plans, ensuring that all engineering activities are well-coordinated with purchasing and manufacturing departments. As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will manage and/or lead hardware projects of moderate complexity, mentoring and directing the efforts of associate engineers and technicians to foster a collaborative and productive work environment. This position is located in Pullman, WA, at SEL's corporate office, where you will enjoy a high quality of life in a smaller town setting. The area offers easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, along with great schools and universities. We pride ourselves on competitive pay and superior benefits, emphasizing the importance of our employee-owners who are at the core of our company.

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 use at 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.
• Mentors and directs 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 that covers 90% of your pay
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.