Hardware Engineer
Core
Design and develop mechanical systems for high-speed cable backplanes, ensuring reliability, manufacturability, and integration with electronic controls.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical/hardware engineer
Builds
High-speed cable backplanes and interconnect solutions
Domain
Telecommunications, datacom, and automotive electronics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Creo CAD, GD&T, tolerance analysis, FEA, CNC-milled parts, sheet-metal fabrication, material selection (metals, plastics), DFM, prototyping, tooling design
Preferred skills
Master's in electronics engineering, precision engineering experience, signal integrity knowledge
Technologies
Creo, FEA tools, CNC, sheet-metal fabrication
Responsibilities
Adapt designs to changing product requirements; partner with NPI and Machine Design teams for high-volume production; coordinate with Signal Integrity colleagues for electrical performance; ensure designs meet reliability and quality standards; collaborate with software engineers for electronic control integration; select materials and surface coatings; create product specifications and technical documentation; work with customers to support sales; coordinate with suppliers on DFM, prototyping, and tooling; contribute to fixture and tooling design; support cost-reduction efforts; present project updates to senior management.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC
