Hardware Engineer

Hello,Job Title: Sr. HARDWARE ENGINEERLocation: Richland, MI (Onsite)Mode: ContractSKILL SET AND RESPONSIBILITIESHardware engineers must be fluent in the following:Altium DesignerSPICEMS Office – Excel, Visio, Word, etc.Hardware engineers must be familiar with the following:Autodesk InventorAnsys Electronics DesktopEnovia PLMGit (version control concepts and workflow)Azure DevOpsResponsibilities of hardware engineer:Schematic Design –Support the creation of printed circuit boards by creating logical drawings of interconnected electronic components by: Select componentsPlanning and implementation of analog and digital circuitsCreation of component entries and assist in curation of the ECAD library (device symbols, footprints, models, and attributes)Conducting analysis, simulation, and calculations of electronic and electrical circuits Layout DesignSupport the creation of printed circuit boards by converting schematic diagrams into physically routed paths by: Creating and updating component footprints/land patterns in the ECAD design libraryDetermining the optimal placement of components and PCB features for EMC/EMI performance, power integrity, signal integrity, thermal management, mechanical shock and vibration, manufacturing, assembly, and test processesEnsuring electronic components are compatible with and can be integrated with the mechanical product designConducting analysis, simulation, and calculations for power integrity, signal integrity, thermal characteristics, and EMCHardware Test Engineering - Verification of electronic hardware through the following activities:Assisting in ensuring the hardware design satisfies the product functional requirements, performance characteristics identified in the high-level design, detail design specification, and technical documentationDesigning, planning, or setting requirements for necessary test equipment and/or test softwareHardware module testing and verification including parametric, functional, EMC/EMI, environmental, or other engineering evaluation testingAuthors and maintains the Electronic Test Specification documents Drafting, Documentation, and Sustainment - Assist in the release and versioning of technical documentationPrepare schematic, fabrication, assembly, BOM packages for release in PLM systemContribute to and participate in reviews of reports, documentation and designsAssist in component lifecycle activitiesAssist in hardware drawing updates