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# Hardware design Engineer

- **Company:** Capgemini
- **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $91,208.0 - $142,501.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Altium Designer, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Firmware, Hardware Design, OrCAD, PCI Express, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cabf3ad93b7fee5b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Schematic development for electrical drafting?, * Experience Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or a related field

 * 7 years of experience in hardware design and development, ideally in Automotive.
 * Strong foundation in analog and digital circuit design principles.
 * Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium, Cadence, or OrCAD.
 * Solid understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management.
 * Hands-on experience with networking and communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, PCIe, MIPI, GMSL).
 * Hands-on experiences with High speed design validation and circuit debugging
 * Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences through both written and verbal channels

## Description

* Provide ongoing support for deployed hardware systems, ensuring reliability and performance.
 * Identify opportunities for design enhancements and implement changes to improve efficiency, scalability, and manufacturability.
 * Lead investigations into hardware failures,ing analytical techniques to identify and resolve root causes.
 * Develop and execute test plans to validate hardware functionality, performance, and compliance with industry standards.
 * Work closely with software, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and product success.


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