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Hardware Engineer V

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ZincFive, Inc. · Tualatin, OR

Full-Time Principal I2CMentoranalog
Posted
20h ago
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Principal
Country
United States
The Hardware Engineer V will be part of an engineering team developing extensive power electronics and battery systems expertise. The Hardware Engineer V will participate in the development of electrical architecture and design, integration and debugging of new electrical hardware and validation of the design in a structured engineering environment. The qualified individual will be responsible for documentation of the design changes, supporting the transition of new designs into manufacturing, as well as solving complex engineering problems associated with new product introduction. This role will work onsite at ZincFive headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon, and reports to the Technical Engineering Manager.

Hardware Engineer V Job Duties

Manage the electrical requirements and specifications
Document the design architecture and formal design synthesis
Model and simulate the performance of electrical circuits
Electrical schematic capture and BOM maintenance
Component selection to meet requirements for uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS) for industrial applications
Work with the mechanical engineering department to develop circuit designs to support required functionality and meet requirements for size, weight, and power
PCB layout for EMI/EMC compliance and manufacturability.
Participate and lead design reviews
Participate in failure root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Perform hardware design verification and validation testing and resolve design flaws or performance issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical expertise to ensure product performance and functionality meets requirements
Develop production validation and product acceptance test criteria to support transition into manufacturing
Scoping project effort and stay on schedule
Risk assessment and mitigation
Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and technicians

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering
10+ years of experience with power electronics, board-level circuit design and simulation, and analog and digital circuit design
Experience working with voltages up to 600Vdc
Experience designing and debugging systems with microcontrollers
Knowledge of serial communications protocols and hardware interfaces, including I2C and CAN
Proven experience in analog circuit design, electronic noise reduction and filtering techniques
Proficient in using hardware debugging tools, test equipment, and oscilloscopes
Experience designing for FCC and CE compliance
Experience designing for UL compliance
Ability to work under pressure and deliver on time in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as needed
Requires proven experience with microcontrollers
Requires developing designs using Altium Designer Suite
Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience/Skills

A Master of Science in Electronic Engineering

Key Competencies

Attention to detail
Integrity
Accurate data collection and analysis
Troubleshooting and problem solving
Results Orientation
Sound engineering/scientific judgment
Teamwork and collaboration
Initiative and drive
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Work involves sitting, walking, and lifting up to 40 pounds
Domestic and international travel by car, airplane, bus & train
Requires close visual acuity, the ability to distinguish color, and the ability to hear
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment when required
Manufacturing, warehouse, lab, and office environments

Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role.

In addition, the successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid sick time, paid time off for vacation, paid holidays, paid community service days, professional/personal learning program, and applicable state/federal paid family leave.

ZincFive is committed to employing a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status. We maintain a safe workplace and perform pre-employment testing. ZincFive is a participant in E-Verify and receives employment authorization of new hires through Social Security and the Department of Homeland Security databases.
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