SENIOR HARDWARE ENGINEER

DaVita - Warrendale, PA

Full-time

Warrendale, PA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The position involves designing world-class intrinsic safe electronic sensors and control hardware for use in hazardous underground mining environments. The role requires technical ownership of hardware design projects and collaboration with a cross-disciplinary team to create innovative products. Responsibilities include leading design reviews, ensuring manufacturability, and performing testing and validation of hardware before release.

Responsibilities

• Design intrinsic safe electronic sensors and control hardware for hazardous environments.
• Engage with a cross-disciplinary team to formulate and design innovative products.
• Take technical ownership of hardware design projects.
• Lead architecture and design reviews with internal teams and suppliers.
• Oversee various aspects of electronic product readiness including manufacturability.
• Perform testing and validation of hardware prior to release.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering or relevant field.
• 15 years' experience in electronics hardware design.
• Experience with intrinsic safety IEC60079-11 electronic hardware development.
• Familiarity with IECEx/ATEX, MSHA certifications.
• Proficiency in FPGA design and low power microprocessor-based controllers.
• Experience with high-speed communication systems and Ethernet-based networks.
• Knowledge of programmable logic design and digital circuit design.
• Experience in low power analogue circuit design and optical/imaging components.
• Experience with RF components and systems.
• Extensive experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit analysis applications, primarily Altium.
• Strong experience using electronic test equipment such as logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and digital oscilloscopes.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the design of autonomous sensors such as lidars, radars, and cameras.
• Familiarity with safety-critical system design and industry standards.
• Knowledge of common machine control sensors, actuators, and other typical control devices.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Workplace
• Affirmative Action Employer