Hardware Engineer III

$59,000 - $139,000/Yr

Aaon - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Hardware Engineer III position at AAON involves designing and developing hardware for microcontrollers used in building automation and control systems. The role requires collaboration with various teams, including embedded project engineers and contract manufacturers, to ensure product quality and compliance with customer requirements. The engineer will also be responsible for troubleshooting, product packaging, and maintaining certification standards.

Responsibilities

• Design schematics for microcontroller-based building automation and control systems.
• Produce printed circuit board layouts for microcontroller-based systems.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers to ensure designs are production-ready.
• Evaluate compatible component cross matches or substitutions to reduce lead times.
• Develop test methods for validation and quality control checks in collaboration with the testing department.
• Monitor and troubleshoot failure tendencies in production and post-delivery.
• Develop product packaging in 3D environments for various installation requirements.
• Create shipping packaging and procedures for reliable product protection.
• Manage time effectively across multiple concurrent projects with minimal oversight.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Participate in educational opportunities to advance professional knowledge.
• Perform maintenance and updates on existing designs and layouts.
• Assist embedded project engineers on specific projects as needed.
• Verify products pass and maintain current certification standards.
• Assist the testing department in developing test procedures and fixtures.
• Support Sales Marketing in developing technical documentation and specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in hardware design and development.
• Proficiency in designing schematics and PCB layouts.
• Experience with microcontroller-based systems and building automation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to monitor production failures.
• Familiarity with certification standards such as UL and Title 24.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal oversight.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with 3D modeling software for product packaging.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and programming techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range between $102k and $139k per year.
• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.