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# Hardware Designer with Field Issue

- **Company:** Accord Technologies Inc
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Altium Designer, Software Debugging, Firmware, Hardware Design, Signal Integrity, Technical Data Management Systems, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/0e169e54-76d0-41c9-9f42-a72e4e6a28c8/hardware-designer-with-field-issue

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Designer who not only designs robust electronic systems but also excels atfield failure analysis and troubleshooting. This role requires hands-on debugging of customer-reported issues, root-cause analysis, and driving corrective actions across design, manufacturing, and quality teams., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or equivalent

 * Strong hands-on experience in hardware design using Altium Designer
 * Proven experience in field failure troubleshooting and debugging
 * Solid understanding of analog, digital, and power electronics
 * Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, DMM)
 * Knowledge of EMI/EMC, ESD, surge protection, and reliability concepts
 * Ability to interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and manufacturing data

 * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
 * Experience supporting products in customer or field environments
 * Knowledge of DFM/DFA and manufacturing processes
 * Exposure to automotive, industrial, telecom, or consumer electronics products

Experience working with CM/vendors and component suppliers

## Description

* Design and develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal hardware circuits
 * Create schematics and support PCB design using Altium Designer
 * Lead field issue investigation, including customer returns and on-site failures
 * Perform detailed root-cause analysis (RCA) of hardware failures
 * Debug issues related to power, signal integrity, EMI/EMC, thermal, and component reliability
 * Reproduce field issues in lab environments and define corrective actions
 * Support ECOs, design fixes, and validation testing for field issues
 * Collaborate with firmware, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams
 * Analyze manufacturing and component-level failures (PCBA, soldering, aging, ESD, surge, etc.)
 * Prepare failure analysis reports and corrective/preventive action documentation.