Hardware Development Engineer Level 2

Job: Hardware Development Engineer Level 2

Location: Mayfield Heights, OH (Hybrid/Onsite as required)

Duration: 12 Months (07/06/2026 – 06/30/2027)

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of industrial automation hardware products, including system architecture, circuit design, integration, and verification.
• Program, analyze, troubleshoot, and debug electronic hardware prototypes.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and validation reports.
• Conduct circuit analysis and hardware troubleshooting to identify and resolve design issues.
• Support hardware simulations, testing activities, and automated test development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including firmware, software, quality, and manufacturing engineers.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and engineering tools to improve product development processes.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and industry-standard testing activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in hardware product development.
• Experience using electronic design and schematic capture tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electronic schematics.
• Strong understanding of circuit theory and electronic system design.
• Experience with at least one of the following technologies:
• Microprocessors
• Digital Logic Devices
• Analog Circuit Design
• DC Power Conversion
• CPLDs/FPGAs
• Ethernet Technologies
• Wireless Communication Technologies
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging and test equipment, including:
• Oscilloscopes
• Logic Analyzers
• Hardware Debuggers
• Familiarity with industry standards such as:
• IEC 61508 Functional Safety
• IEC 61000 EMC Standards
• Other electronic product compliance standards
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ownership of assigned tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within Agile or Scaled Agile development environments.
• Programming experience in Python and/or C++.
• Experience developing automated hardware test solutions.
• Knowledge of hardware simulation and verification methodologies.
• Familiarity with industrial automation products and embedded systems.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines.
• Growth mindset with a willingness to learn new technologies and expand technical responsibilities.