Embedded Hardware Engineer

Apply your hardware and software engineering skills at a busy Seattle-area subsidiary of German-based developer and manufacturer of System-on-Module (SoM) industrial computers for the embedded systems industry.   We are a small and dynamic company offering a stimulating and rewarding work environment with considerable growth potential. 

Overview

In this position you will develop custom hardware in support of volume OEM deployment of PHYTEC SoMs based on ARM9, ARM11, ARM Cortex A8/A9, Intel ATOM and other embedded processors. This hardware will be based on customer specifications, drawing from our standard SOM and Carrier Board designs, as well as other applicable circuitry libraries and reference designs. You will work on all aspects of the solution lifecycle including: initial design requirements and specifications, schematic capture, board bring-up and validation, parallel test fixture planning and development, and approval for release to manufacturing. In addition to close collaboration with PHYTEC hardware engineers and product managers, this position interacts with PHYTEC customers as well as third-party solution vendors.

Primary Duties

  • Specify and develop board-level circuitry (using Mentor Graphics DxDesigner) and applicable test hardware per applicable PHYTEC Design Rules, customer requirements, DFM, DFT, cost objectives, development milestones and other applicable considerations
  • Liaison with Project Manager, Development Manager and/or Contract Manufacturing personnel in all steps in the development process
  • Develop comprehensive product test fixtures for serial production of custom hardware and/or PHYTEC SoMs
  • Document and maintain test process to enable use of product test fixtures by PHYTEC test department personnel
  • Develop software routines and modules for standard functional and electrical test of custom hardware and PHYTEC SoMs
  • Engage in manual test and bring-up of prototype PHYTEC SoMs, as needed, prior to completion of serial production test fixtures and processes

Other Duties (as needed)

  • Provide prompt response to customer technical support and/or sales inquiries on PHYTEC SoMs and related hardware and software products (via e-mail, telephone, online Knowledge Base, and site visits)
  • Assist with readying new Rapid Development Kits (RDK) for market, as well as maintaining existing products
  • Liaison with development engineers, sales engineers and Documentation Manager to create, review, and maintain product documentation, to include: Application Notes, QuickStart Instructions, and Hardware Manuals
  • Engage in other technical, sales, support, marketing, trade show and administrative duties, as necessary

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Schematic capture and C/C++ programming abilities
  • 2+ years work experience as a hardware design engineer
  • board-level subassembly design experience with 32-board processors; including: memory bus, power management, GPIO and peripheral interface (Ethernet, USB, serial, LCD/LVDS) support circuitry
  • Familiarity with debugging and test equipment, tools and methodologies
  • Ability to quickly learn new development tools and programming skills for a variety of platforms
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Capability to work both independently and within a small team environment
  • Flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a high energy work environment

Desired Skills

  • Hardware layout experience
  • Multiple hardware platform experience (in particular ARM and XScale)
  • Familiarity with Windows Embedded CE and embedded Linux

About PHYTEC

PHYTEC develops and manufactures OEMable embedded hardware and software solutions. In addition to standard products, we offer hardware and software design services which range from technical support, hardware design, BSP adaptation, to complete turn-key solutions. Founded in 1986, PHYTEC has since earned an excellent reputation in the embedded industry for high quality design and production of OEM-able System on Modules (SOMs) and Rapid Development Kits that accelerate embedded developments.  PHYTEC is based in Mainz, Germany, with subsidiaries in the United States (PHYTEC America LLC) and France (PHYTEC France S.A.R.L.), as well as distributors in more than twenty countries.

 

 

  • Job location: Bainbridge Island, WA
  • Compensation: D.O.E. Compensation includes paid vacation, SIMPLE-IRA retirement plan and company-funded medical and dental plan.
  • Principals only. No third party applicants
  • No phone calls about this job
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