Embedded/Hardware Engineer Job at Advances Medical Technology Association in Arl

Job Summary:

The role involves supporting research scientists, students, and faculty at the UTA Research Institute (UTARI) in developing control hardware and implementing software for robotic and medical device R&D projects. Most activities will focus on lab work, including the development and testing of prototypes in laboratory and research settings. Perform job duties under direct supervision.

Essential Duties:

• Design the layout, assemble components, troubleshoot, and conduct the embedded programming for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) development.
• Maintain, debug, and diagnose embedded systems.
• Perform integration of electronic and pneumatic hardware.
• Perform design verification and validation of hardware systems.
• Prepare documentation and contribute to reports.
• Document work / keep accurate records.
• Maintain awareness of current technological advancements related to your field.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with one (1) year proven experience in PCB design and assembly, pneumatic hardware integration, sensor integration, and microcontroller programming.
• Expertise in Embedded programming (Arduino, C/C++, C#, and circuitPython), microcontrollers (PICS, ARM, hobby boards such as Arduino, Beaglebone, Raspberry PI, ESP 32).
• Experience in soldering and fault-detection.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Over two (2) years extensive experience in:
• PCB Design and Assembly: Design, develop, and assemble printed circuit boards (PCBs) for various robotic applications.
• Pneumatic Hardware Integration: Integrate pneumatic hardware components into embedded systems for controlling pneumatically driven actuators.
• Sensor Integration: Integrate sensors (IMUs, force sensors, pressure sensors) for closed-loop control of robotics.
• Microcontroller Programming: Develop and program microcontroller firmware to control and interface with hardware components.
• Testing and Validation: Conduct thorough testing and validation of prototypes of developed embedded systems to ensure reliability and performance.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Location: Ft. Worth