Hardware Engineer

Patton is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hardware Engineer to contribute to the development of our entire line of communications and networking products. As a key member of our hardware engineering team, you will be responsible for system- and board-level design, bringing your expertise to tasks ranging from specification and schematic entry to bring-up, test, and debug of printed circuit boards and systems. Join us in creating innovative solutions that drive the success of Patton’s cutting-edge technologies.

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• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

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• 3-5 years of experience in system- and board-level hardware design and development.

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• Proficiency in using complex EDA tool chains for schematic entry, preferably Altium.

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• Experience in timing and signal integrity analysis.

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• Strong expertise in designing microprocessor-based electronics, DDR memory, and communication-specific circuits.

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• Familiarity with power supply design, including point-of-load buck and boost circuits.

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• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards (UL and CE).

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• Hands-on experience in directing PCB layout and design verification testing.

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• Hardware Design and Development: \n

• Prepare detailed electronics hardware and system specifications to guide development activities. \n

• Utilize a complex EDA tool chain for schematic entry, ensuring precision and efficiency. \n

• Design a wide variety of digital and mixed-signal circuits for LAN and WAN networking applications, incorporating microprocessors and communication-specific integrated circuits. \n

• Microprocessor-Based Electronics: \n

• Design and bring-up microprocessor-based electronics, including DDR4/5 memory, with a focus on performance and reliability. \n

• Develop and debug communication-specific circuits, encompassing Ethernet, USB, and Wireless technologies. \n

• Power Supply Design: \n

• Design and debug point-of-load buck and boost power supply circuits to meet the power requirements of our products. \n

• Regulatory Compliance: \n

• Design for regulatory compliance, ensuring safety, emissions, and immunity standards are met (UL and CE). \n

• Contribute to the preparation of documentation for regulatory approval processes. \n

• PCB Layout and Testing: \n

• Participate in PCB layout, making informed decisions on stack-up, characteristic impedance, and copper weight for optimal performance. \n

• Conduct thorough design verification testing and document results to validate the functionality and reliability of hardware designs. \n

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