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# Embedded System Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Nidec Genmark Automation, Inc.
- **Location:** Fremont, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Altium Designer, ARM Architecture, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Hardware Design, Real-Time Operating Systems, Release Management, Software Reliability Testing, Signal Integrity, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Pcb Layout, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** November 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ac9c12645f01a202

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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.