Hardware Design & Prototyping Engineer

Job Title: Hardware Design & Prototyping EngineerLocation: 6 MonthsDuration:Cupertino, CA, 95014 (Hybrid Onsite)Job Summary As a key member of the Camera Semiconductor Technology team, you will be responsible for image sensor characterization hardware development and prototyping. In this role, you will be at the center of the image sensor development effort, and you will work with cross functional teams in many aspects of your daily activities.Job Description The Camera Semiconductor Technology team develops image sensors that are one of the most visible features of company products. You will work on developing hardware to validate image sensors as well as camera modules. This will include schematic capture and board design. You should be familiar with analog and digital circuit design, rigid PCB design, signal integrity and power integrity evaluation, lab validation and equipment.Key Qualifications5 or more years of experience with board-level PCB designExperience with high-speed signaling, low voltage power supply design and low-speed serial control interfaceExcellent written and verbal communication and solid teamwork skillsExperience with Cadence ECAD tools and 3D mechanical design is a plusCore ResponsibilitiesAs a Hardware Design & Prototyping Engineer, you will:Determine requirements and develop schematic designs for sensor and module evaluation.Perform layout and/or supervision of PCB layout design.Perform bring up and debugging activities.Review designs and present results to both internal and external engineering teams.Collaborate across teams to develop next generation imaging products and features.Education BS/MSc in electrical engineering, computer engineering or a similar discipline.About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.