Embedded System Hardware Engineer

• Develop detailed hardware specifications based on system requirements.
• Design electronic circuits and create schematics using tools such as Altium Designer or Cadence.
• Select microcontrollers, memory devices, power components, and supporting circuitry.
• Design multilayer PCB layouts with emphasis on signal integrity and power management.
• Build and evaluate hardware prototypes.
• Perform electrical, environmental, and reliability testing.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware design issues.
• Collaborate with firmware and software teams to integrate embedded systems.
• Conduct system level verification and validation activities.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including schematics, BOMs, test procedures, and reports.
• Support manufacturing and production teams during product introduction and sustaining activities.
• Research and implement emerging technologies and industry best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of hardware design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing embedded hardware systems.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Analog and digital circuit design
• Signal integrity
• Power electronics and power management
• EMI/EMC fundamentals
• Proficiency with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer or Cadence.
• Experience with embedded microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, PIC, STM32, AVR, NXP, TI, etc.).
• Knowledge of communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, RS-485, and Ethernet.
• Experience with hardware debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Familiarity with RTOS and embedded firmware development.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills., * Experience in semiconductor equipment, robotics, automation, motion control, or solar manufacturing.
• Experience with servo drives, motor control systems, sensors, and industrial communications.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance including CE, UL, and EMC requirements.
• Experience supporting products through manufacturing and production release.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 5 years of embedded hardware design experience?
• Have you designed hardware using ARM-based microcontrollers?

Experience:

• using Altium Designer or Cadence: 5 years (Required)
• robotics, industrial automation, or motion control systems?: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fremont, CA 94538

Nidec Genmark Automation is a leading provider of robotic wafer handling and factory automation solutions for the semiconductor industry. Our products are used by the world’s top semiconductor manufacturers to improve productivity, reliability, and precision throughout wafer fabrication facilities.