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To support our sustained growth and the complexities of high-volume production, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior R&D Hardware Engineer to join our team in delivering \"Best in Class\" reliability and uptime.\nPURPOSE & RESPONSIBILITIES\nThe successful candidate will take complete ownership in new product development projects, application and production engineering of existing products, and the processes that bring them to fruition with a focus on printed circuit boards. This individual works alongside technical managers and other electrical, software, and mechanical engineers, taking complete ownership of complex system-level architectures and multi-disciplinary engineering challenges. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing their work product for design review, and for contributing to design review of other’s work. Planning and process monitoring throughout the product development cycle are integral to the position’s responsibilities, as are specification, design, prototyping, testing and QA/QC of product.\nEmbedded real-time systems, signal conditioning and acquisition hardware, microcontroller and digital signal processor circuit design, programmable logic design, communications, embedded databases, PCB design and layout, power electronics, electromechanical systems, and human interfaces are all aspects of core competency in this role. The successful candidate will be expected to lead and contribute to this broad range of engineering disciplines.\nPRIMARY DUTIES:\nThis position embodies the following primary duties:\nCreate product platforms consisting of analog and digital circuits, solid state power electronics, electromechanical and electrochemical systems, embedded real-time systems, manufacturable product parts, and user interfaces.\nAct as the primary technical point of contact for hardware product platforms and lead these projects across departments to ensure cohesive system architecture.\nDesign circuits to implement significant new features and bug fixes to existing product platforms.\nComplete layout of complex, multi-layer (> 12 layer) PCBs.\nTest/validation at the PCB and system levels.\nSelect components and compile bills of material for designs, working alongside procurement and vendors to mitigate lifecycle risks and sourcing constraints.\nParticipate in and lead design reviews both in person and via on-line tools.\nProvide high-level product technical support.\nCompensation: $135,000.00 to $155,000.00\nRequirements\nEXPERIENCE, SKILLS & EDUCATION:\nBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Required.\nSuccess with analog and digital circuit design.\nExperience with real time embedded circuits and systems.\nFamiliarity with digital signal processing theory and components.\nSuccessful design of multi-layer PCBs.\nExperience with Altium and/or Cadence PCB design tools preferred.\nExperience with compliance standards, such as safety, EMC, accuracy, is preferred.\nHands-on experience building, soldering and testing SMT PCBs.\nMinimum five to ten years of success designing a wide variety of electronic circuits.\nDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.\nOrganized, self-motivated, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.\nWORK LOCATION:\nLayerZero Power Systems, LLC., main plant in Aurora, OH.\nRare travel requirements.\nWhy Join Us? Our Benefits Make a Difference. We believe great employees deserve great benefits designed to support health, financial well-being, professional growth, and family needs. Most of our core benefits are provided at no cost, reflecting our commitment to investing in the well-being of our team.\n$0 cost Dental Insurance \n$0 cost Vision Insurance \n$0 cost Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance \n$0 cost Life Insurance with additional buy up options \nMedical Plan Choices, including one no cost medical option plus two additional buy up plan options \n$0 cost Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services \nEmployer Health Savings Account Contributions to help offset health expenses \nRetirement Plan Options with generous employer matching contributions \nPaid Parental Leave to support your growing family \nWhy You Will Love Working with Us\nImpact: Develop your skills and expertise in a rapidly growing industry, with your work directly influencing the success of mission critical projects. \nInnovation: Immerse yourself in an environment that celebrates forward thinking and continuous improvement. \nCollaborative Spirit: Work closely with engineers, marketers, and other professionals to bring ideas to life. \nGrow With Us: We are committed to your personal and professional development, offering endless opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career. \nAt LayerZero, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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