Hardware Engineer jobs in Youngstown, OH

Altronic has long been regarded as the world's leading manufacturer of ignition and control systems for industrial engines largely used in the oil and gas industry. Our products represent the industry standard for quality, which are all designed to improve engine performance and enhance reliability. Many also improve operating efficiency, helping to reduce emissions, that contributes to a healthier environment. We pride ourselves on research and development efforts to create high-energy ignition control technology -holding over 30 best-in-class patents. Altronic is committed to customer satisfaction through innovative product design, outstanding quality and superior service. Altronic is part of a larger group- Hoerbiger, so we have the financial support of a large company but the autonomy and agility of a smaller company.

Our culture: At Altronic, each person who works with us is an important and integral member of the Altronic team. When you work for us, you are a leader in your position. You are responsible for the quality, and therefore safety, of each product that we carefully manufacture and ship world-wide.

Our vision: We strive to continue to provide innovative engineering solutions that exceed expectations while meeting the needs of our customers.

Our mission: To create innovative engineering solutions for natural gas-fueled engines and manufacture high quality, high value, and reliable products that are delivered on time.

We are currently looking for a rigorous Embedded Hardware Electronics Engineer that encompasses all phases of the product lifecycle. The position is a hands-on design of Instrumentation, Controls, and Ignition Systems and power electronics for stationary Natural Gas Engines. Are you a passionate engineer? Do you like problem solving and figuring things out on your own? Do you have the constant need to work to make new good products? Then we want to hear from you!!

Location: Girard, Ohio.

Salary range: Flexible compensation, to be discussed based on individual qualifications and experience

Individual tasks:

• Develop product architecture, and define requirements for electrical, mechanical, and firmware/software development
• Analyze, design, and develop analog and digital circuits as required
• Validate product and circuit robustness using computer simulations, conventional analysis and standard testing methodologies
• Create schematics and assist internally or externally with PCB board layouts
• Conduct and participate in design reviews
• Prepare test requirements and instruction manuals
• Work with manufacturing to assure lowest cost and highest manufacturability of products
• Communicate with hardware and software engineers to evaluate interface between hardware and software, and operational and performance requirements of overall system
• Communications protocols over hardware networks CAN, RS485, ETHERNET
• Participate in part sustainment engineering
• Part obsolescence
• Aid in sourcing and procurement decisions of electronic components

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited program at an accredited university or college or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Working knowledge of microcontrollers, and typical microcontroller peripherals as well as serial and parallel busses
• Knowledge about analog, digital, and power circuit design
• In-depth use of equipment such as Oscilloscopes, power supplies, frequency counters, frequency sources, 4-20mA inputs and outputs, PC interfaces (Serial converters, CAN converters) Ethernet switches, etc.)
• Knowledge of electrical CAD schematic capture, PCB board layout, Modbus.
• Knowledge of engines, how they work, and the measurement, ignition, and control systems is a bonus.

Personal and social skills:

• Able to work well within a team environment
• Strong communication skills to work with other departments
• Must be self-motivated
• Positive attitude
• Ability to multitask, manage multiple priorities under deadlines, make decisions with speed and accuracy based on best available information

Benefits:

• Healthcare: Medical, dental/orthodontic, vision insurance, life insurance, Teladoc, accident coverage, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and more.
• Paid time off: 10 vacation days and 5 sick leaves, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and military leave.
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. If you are someone who truly enjoys working with next level Manufacturing technologies, this position is for you!

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