Senior R&D Hardware Engineer

OVERVIEW

LayerZero Power Systems is a leader in mission-critical power management, providing high-end industrial solutions for Fortune 100 clients in the financial and tech sectors. 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.

PURPOSE & RESPONSIBILITIES

The 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.

Embedded 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.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

This position embodies the following primary duties:

• Create 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.

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for hardware product platforms and lead these projects across departments to ensure cohesive system architecture.

• Design circuits to implement significant new features and bug fixes to existing product platforms.

• Complete layout of complex, multi-layer (> 12 layer) PCBs.

• Test/validation at the PCB and system levels.

• Select components and compile bills of material for designs, working alongside procurement and vendors to mitigate lifecycle risks and sourcing constraints.

• Participate in and lead design reviews both in person and via on-line tools.

• Provide high-level product technical support.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – Required.

• Success with analog and digital circuit design.

• Experience with real time embedded circuits and systems.

• Familiarity with digital signal processing theory and components.

• Successful design of multi-layer PCBs.

• Experience with Altium and/or Cadence PCB design tools preferred.

• Experience with compliance standards, such as safety, EMC, accuracy, is preferred.

• Hands-on experience building, soldering and testing SMT PCBs.

• Minimum five to ten years of success designing a wide variety of electronic circuits.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

• Organized, self-motivated, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

WORK LOCATION:

• LayerZero Power Systems, LLC., main plant in Aurora, OH.

• Rare travel requirements.

Why 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.

• $0 cost Dental Insurance
• $0 cost Vision Insurance
• $0 cost Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• $0 cost Life Insurance with additional buy up options
• Medical Plan Choices, including one no cost medical option plus two additional buy up plan options
• $0 cost Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services
• Employer Health Savings Account Contributions to help offset health expenses
• Retirement Plan Options with generous employer matching contributions
• Paid Parental Leave to support your growing family

Why You Will Love Working with Us

• Impact: Develop your skills and expertise in a rapidly growing industry, with your work directly influencing the success of mission critical projects.
• Innovation: Immerse yourself in an environment that celebrates forward thinking and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Spirit: Work closely with engineers, marketers, and other professionals to bring ideas to life.
• Grow With Us: We are committed to your personal and professional development, offering endless opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career.

At LayerZero, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.