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Position Title: Embedded Platform Design Engineer (Senior Level)
Location: Greater Lehigh Valley Area (Onsite)
Compensation: $135,000 – $150,000 + bonus
Travel: Minimal
Overview
A growing industrial technology organization is seeking a senior-level engineer to lead the design and development of embedded hardware platforms used in demanding environments. This role focuses on digital circuit design, PCB development, and system-level integration supporting next-generation control systems.
This is a hands-on engineering role with strong visibility across engineering and manufacturing teams.
Key Responsibilities
Hardware Design & Development
- Design and develop digital circuit architectures and PCB layouts for embedded systems
- Create and maintain schematics, board layouts, and design documentation
- Select components and ensure alignment with performance, cost, and manufacturability
Embedded Systems Integration
- Develop and support microcontroller-based systems and digital interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART)
- Collaborate with firmware teams on system integration, timing, and functionality
- Support board bring-up, debugging, and validation
Testing & Validation
- Execute functional, environmental, and compliance testing
- Troubleshoot hardware issues and implement corrective actions
- Ensure designs meet reliability and performance standards
Manufacturing & Production Support
- Partner with manufacturing teams to resolve build and quality issues
- Support product release, first article validation, and ongoing improvements
- Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT)
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Develop detailed engineering documentation (BOMs, specs, test plans)
- Maintain revision control and engineering change processes
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across design and production
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in digital hardware design
- Strong experience with PCB design and schematic development tools (e.g., Altium)
- Experience with embedded systems and digital communication protocols
Preferred:
- Experience with FPGA/CPLD or HDL (VHDL/Verilog)
- Familiarity with analog and power electronics
- Knowledge of industry standards (IPC, UL, CSA)
- Experience designing for harsh or industrial environments
What Sets This Role Apart
- High-impact engineering work on complex, real-world systems
- Strong collaboration across engineering and operations
- Opportunity to influence design standards and product direction
- Stable, growth-oriented environment with strong technical leadership