PCB Hardware Engineer, Level 1 Job at Daikin in Waller

This role will lead and participate in PCB/Hardware development for HVAC equipment for the world's largest HVAC company based in Houston, TX. This role needs understanding of electro-mechanical systems. The PCB Design Engineer is responsible for designing and developing printed circuit boards (PCBs) for electronic devices. They work closely with hardware and software engineers to create schematics and layouts that meet product specifications and performance requirements.

Position Responsibilities May Include:

Technical:

• Develop PCB (BOM (Bill of Materials), Schematic and Layout), with relays, RS485, BLE, Zigbee and microcontrollers
• Schematic capture
• Component selection and symbol/footprint creation
• Pre-production design validation via SPICE Simulation
• Perform detailed bench and lab testing of hardware
• Create and maintain project documentation, such as design specifications and BOMs (Bill of Materials)
• Analyze and evaluate design specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Develop test plans and perform testing to validate and verify PCB designs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as mechanical and electrical engineers, to ensure successful integration of PCB designs
• Optimize designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability

Other:

• Interface well with other teams to perform root cause analysis and develop solutions to production problems.

Nature & Scope:

• Possesses a broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education
• Has no discretion to deviate from established procedures by performing structured work assignments
• Work is closely supervised
• Problems faced are not typically difficult nor complex
• Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area

Knowledge & Skills:

Technical:

• Proficient in a PCB design tool, preferably Altium
• Experience in PCB design strategies and techniques to meet strict EMI/EMC
• Skilled at schematic capture, component/footprint creation, and board layout
• Excellence in Microsoft office tools - including Advanced Excel, MS Project, Powerpoint, MS Word, Automation via VBA and Macro and SharePoint
• Shall possess excellent communication, ability to explain complex technical contents, desire to work in diverse, cros-functional team and work towards common objective

Process;

• Board level Unit Testing

Competency:

Experience:

• 0-2 years of relevant experience

Education/Certification:

• Bachelors in ElectricalEngineer (with Electronics focus) required

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reports To: Manager, Hardware Engineer.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person's race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.