Hardware Engineer III

$145,000 - $155,000/Yr

Legrand, North America - Fremont, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Fremont, CA

10,001+ employees

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

About the position

Legrand is seeking a talented Hardware Engineer III to join the DPC/ZPE Systems team in Fremont, CA. This role involves designing, developing, and testing hardware systems for advanced network management products. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware solutions meet high standards of quality, performance, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware designs for network management solutions, including routers and serial consoles.
• Assist with circuit design, PCB layout, and component selection for high-performance hardware.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Coordinate with firmware and software teams for seamless hardware integration.
• Build and test hardware prototypes, refining designs based on test results.
• Conduct measurements and analyses to verify design integrity and compliance with industry standards.
• Work closely with contract manufacturers to resolve technical issues during production.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to optimize cost, performance, and reliability of products.
• Create detailed documentation, including production documents and test reports.
• Work with certification labs to attain necessary certifications and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in hardware design and development, preferably in the networking or telecommunications industry.
• Proven experience with circuit design, PCB layout tools, and debugging.
• Strong knowledge of digital and analog circuits, power management, and high-speed signal design.
• Hands-on experience with hardware diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes like SMT and injection molding.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or ODMs for hardware development.
• Familiarity with product testing and validation processes, including EMI/EMC testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with IoT devices, edge computing, or data center hardware.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $145,000-155,000.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.