Senior Electrical Engineer

Our client is defining the future of how companies manage their supply chains by providing tailored, scalable, hardware and software solutions, which allow customers to right-size and control materials, supplies, equipment and critical parts, based on true demand. They are a rapidly growing technology innovator, providing transformative Supply Chain Technology solutions to a rapidly-expanding client base of over 10,000 corporate users worldwide.

Over the past five years, more than 300 of the Fortune 1000 and Forbes Global 1000 companies have implemented their solutions.

This is a six month contract role which is likely to be extended beyond twelve months. This contractor will be able to work remotely but would still be required to come in for a week once or twice per month .

• Ability to lead small team of electrical engineers
• Design and develop next generation architectures and embedded systems used in various industrial vending solutions, sensor devices and Point-of-Work systems
• Management of projects from concept to production including developing specifications, project plans, and plan execution through the coordination of internal and external resources
• Design and develop embedded hardware products to implement the Point-of-Access sensor, dispensing, and access control devices for high volume production that meet customer requirements and applicable regulatory requirements
• Ability to design and assist with layout for advanced 8 layer PCB assemblies
• Design and develop communication protocols/methodologies (i.e. I2C, SPI, etc.) between sub components of embedded systems
• Knowledge in creating and maintain PCB libraries
• Provide technical assistance and support to internal staff and Apex distribution and manufacturing partners
• Other tasks and responsibilities based on business needs

• BS in Electrical Engineering
• 7-10 years of experience in a related field, managing complex embedded systems projects from concept to production
• Experience working in all forms of embedded systems all the way from "bare metal" to full embedded operating systems such as Linux
• Full understanding of microcontrollers with a mastery of computer architecture, digital electronic design, software engineering, data communication, control engineering, motors and actuators, sensors and measurements
• Experience in Project Management
• Experience with architecture and specification development
• Product, Architecture, System, and Test development to meet customer requirements and expected misuse
• Working knowledge / Experience with:
• Embedded I2C, SPI, etc. communications
• Asynchronous, TCP/IP, HTTPS, Wi-Fi, Zig Bee and Cellular Communications
• 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit embedded processor knowledge
• Embedded hardware architecture/design/debug/test for medium to high production volumes
• In-circuit & JTAG debuggers, logic & protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes and typical electronic test equipment
• Mastery of the Engineering root cause analysis and debugging processes with rigor
• Experience sourcing hardware components
• Application of appropriate regulatory requirements to the specific hardware designs
• Experience working with a team on a previous embedded system design and development projects
• Experience with and embracing of peer design review process
• Excellent communication, documentation skills plus teamwork attitude

Preferred qualifications (if applicable)

• Experience with Altium Designer is a plus
• Experience with conducting DFMEA
• Experience with Fault Analysis techniques (5Y, Fishbone, etc.)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.