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Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer
| Company | Kimberly-Clark |
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| Location | Atlanta, GA, USA |
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| Salary | $105740 – $130620 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university and 5+ years’ experience in a variety of technical assignments
- Expertise in analog and digital circuit design, motor control, electro-mechanical sensors, IoT sensors, microcontrollers, etc.
- Proficiency in schematic and PCB design principles and generation using ECAD software
- Subject matter expert of power electronics, battery management systems, signal integrity, control systems, and EMC design principles
- Subject matter expert for developing testing methodologies for electronics systems
- Proficiency with electronic testing equipment: power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, data loggers, etc…
- Proven track record of taking devices through FCC and CE regulatory certification
- Proven track record of taking devices through RoHS, REACH, Prop 65, POP, and any other chemical compliance
- Proficient in working with communication protocols I2C, SPI, UART, or other protocols for system interface, programming, and debugging
- Proven problem-solving and analytical skills
- Hands-on expertise with prototyping, debugging, and testing electronic circuits
- Leader in promoting effective communication and team culture
Responsibilities
- Lead internal and external teams to design, develop, and test electrical hardware systems while adhering to industry standards and best practices
- Creating detailed schematics and PCB layouts using industry-standard design tools
- Conducting simulations and analyses to ensure the reliability and performance of hardware designs
- Perform prototyping, debugging, and validation of hardware components and systems
- Optimizing power consumption, signal integrity, thermal management, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, product developers, and manufacturing, to define product requirements and specifications
- Work closely with mechanical engineers to integrate electrical components into the product enclosure
- Coordinate with software engineers to ensure hardware compatibility and functionality
- Lead and participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and product validation activities to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to incorporate innovative solutions into product designs
- Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, BOM’s, test plans, test reports, and user manuals
- Support manufacturing and production teams to ensure seamless transition from design to mass production
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to other teams
- Plan and carry out project responsibilities with limited assistance and direction
- Effectively leading communications with key stakeholders
- Develop robust timelines, budgets, and resource forecasts
- Demonstrate ability to organize and drive projects to completion within required timeframes, managing internal teams and external joint development partners
Preferred Qualifications
- Working in embedded systems, software, and firmware engineering. Proficient with back-end development architecture enabling connectivity.
- Familiarity with programming languages C, C#, and Python
- Experience developing wireless communication systems and Radio Frequency (RF) design
- Familiarity developing IoT systems i.e. Wifi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Thread, LoRa, cellular IoT, etc.
- Experience using OrCAD, Allegro, and Altium for schematic capture and PCB layout
