Hardware Engineer

As we continue to grow, we are looking for additional hardware engineers!

Are you tired of just being another number in a large corporation? Do you want to work in a place where you will have a big impact?

Is working autonomously and being creative part of your passion? If you answered yes to all of these questions, please continue reading as this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Since 1989, Online Development, Inc. (OLDI) has been designing, developing, and manufacturing solutions for the industrial automation market.

We have built our reputation by creating hundreds of unique designs that have introduced new technologies into the industrial market.

We partner with leading global companies to create solutions that connect automation with business enterprise systems including the Internet of Things (IoT) and Appliance Transaction Modules (ATM) for both Enterprise and Controller-level data exchange.

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The Hardware Engineer is a key contributor in a multi-disciplinary team working on designing, implementing, and delivering our systems and solutions.

This role includes designing, developing, testing, and supporting products in a creative, technical, and collaborative environment.

The successful, self-motivated candidate will have experience in designing circuits, optimal component selection and sourcing, troubleshooting, and effective communication both written and verbal.

Key Role & Responsibilities :

• Ensure on-time releases of new designs and existing product changes
• Generate design plans for new product offerings as well as to enhance existing products based on new business objectives
• Design, test, troubleshoot and document product solutions
• Develop schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs and complete assemblies
• Support Supply Chain sourcing and component selections
• Build & test prototypes for new product development
• Utilize verification and validation methods to demonstrate designs meet all design requirements with particular attention given to quality and regulatory requirements
• Support testing via 3rd party test facilities
• Determine root cause for complex issues and develop practical, efficient, and permanent technical solutions
• Provide technical support to Test and Manufacturing departments
• Provide leadership and mentoring to team members

Minimum Qualifications :

• BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Two to five years of experience in related engineering field with electronic design, product development, and manufacturing release experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
• Team leader willing to take on assignments that are not always within core competency
• Experienced in designing, debugging, and supporting analog / digital circuits as well as real time embedded electronics for both microprocessor-based, FPGA / CPLD and DSP hardware platforms
• Solid understanding of the PCB fabrication process
• Proficient in using schematic diagram development tools (e.g., ORCAD, PADS, Altium), PC board layout tools (e.g., ORCAD, PADS, Altium), and simulation tools (e.g., SPICE)
• Working knowledge of fundamental PCB layout concepts especially regarding EMC and ESD
• Skilled at using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and processor emulators / debuggers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Experienced in product certification activities (e.g., CE, UL, etc.)

Desired Qualifications :

• Firmware development experience including HDL design
• Industrial automation product development, Rockwell Automation experience is a plus
• Experienced in designing functional safety products in accordance with IEC 61508
• Experienced in designing secure products in accordance with IEC 62443
• Proficiency in the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
• Familiar with industrial automation protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, etc.
• Experienced in leading engineering projects and teams

Travel :

Travel, as appropriate and necessary, to support projects and product development efforts (very minimal)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, and / or any other status protected by law.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.