Responsibilities
- Participate in new system and hardware project kickoffs with Product Management and Systems Engineering groups.
- Be the liaison between Hardware Design Engineers, Product Management and Systems Engineering to define and negotiate hardware design and cost targets.
- Understand top-down requirements flow from customer to systems engineering to the hardware team.
- Translate higher level performance and feature-set targets to detailed hardware specifications for design engineering to follow.
- Write detailed electrical, mechanical and software requirements including but not limited to mechanical enclosure definition, connectors, number of PCBs, key component selection like microprocessor, memory, display, touch panel, battery, WiFi / BT chips, etc.
- Perform Make vs Buy trade studies and provide recommendations accordingly.
- Explicitly spell out normal and special qualification and certification requirements.
- Partake in hardware design reviews and ensure product development is meeting hardware specifications, as written.
- Constantly track hardware BOM and assembly costs.
- Work with project management to generate and update product design and development schedules.
- Determine purpose, application, and feasibility of new or enhancement of existing products or processes.
- Create and update documentation for designs, and all phases of the project.
- Keep abreast of new developments in the fields of electrical design, methods, and applications.
- May assist with quote or request for quote process.
This position pays : $93,000 $123,500 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the
Qualifications
Principles of engineering and science attained through BSEE, BSME or similar. Graduate level coursework a plus. MS preferred.
5+ years of prior experience in designing electronic boards with embedded microcontrollers / microprocessors.
5+ years of hardware development involvement in high-speed data network designs.
Previously completed projects through manufacturing, either OEM or contracted.
Strong background in reading schematics, layout of PCBs, I / O connectors, mechanical design, etc.
Firmware level knowledge and experience, including experience in bringing up boards and troubleshooting.
RF design, simulation and testing (Bluetooth, WiFi) experience a huge plus.
Must have technical writing ability to prepare specifications, reports, documentation and presentations.
Preferred Qualifications :
- High level of customer service skills.
- Well-developed problem analysis and problem-solving techniques.
- Proficiency with a computer, including use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Team player who is self-motivated, and has ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Company Benefits
CNH Industrial offers a wide variety of benefits that not only encourages wellness and preventive care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Our industry leading 401k will support you in meeting your retirement objectives.
Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policies, opportunities for self-development and paid leave for specific activities.