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Digital Hardware Engineer

  • On-site
    • Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Information Technology

Digital Hardware Engineer role in Allentown, PA. Design PCB and embedded systems, work with microcontrollers, drive product development, and collaborate across teams in a hands-on environment.

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Digital Hardware Engineer to design, develop, and enhance digital hardware for embedded control platforms. This role involves hands-on circuit and PCB design, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering reliable, production-ready hardware for industrial environments.

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities

Circuit & PCB Design

  • Design and update schematics and printed circuit boards for embedded digital control systems

  • Select components and manage constraints while ensuring DFM (Design for Manufacture) and DFT (Design for Test) practices

  • Conduct peer reviews for schematics, PCB layouts, and design outputs

Digital Interfaces & Embedded Systems

  • Design microcontroller I/O, signal conditioning, and serial communication interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART)

  • Collaborate with firmware engineers on interface definition, timing, and board bring-up

Manufacturing & Cross-Functional Support

  • Plan and execute board-level validation, functional testing, and environmental/EMC testing

  • Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions

  • Partner with manufacturing teams to resolve build issues and support engineering changes

  • Support production release, including first article reviews and sustaining improvements

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

  • Develop production-ready documentation such as BOMs, cost estimates, and interface specifications

  • Maintain revision control and change documentation throughout the product lifecycle

  • Stay updated with latest tools, technologies, and standards in digital hardware design

Job requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering

  • 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on digital circuits

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of digital logic, embedded microcontrollers, and serial communication protocols (SPI, I²C)

  • Experience with external communication interfaces such as Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485

  • Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium)

  • Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (e.g., LTspice, Simulink) is a plus

  • Knowledge of FPGA/CPLD development and HDL (VHDL, Verilog) is a plus

  • Understanding of IPC-610, UL/CSA, and compliance standards preferred

Work Environment & Culture

  • Collaborative and innovation-driven environment

  • Strong focus on continuous improvement and modern engineering practices

  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge industrial products designed for harsh environments

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