What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hardware Engineer - Electronic Products position at NovaTech Automation?
NovaTech Automation is a producer of automation solutions for the electric power industry. Our products and services simplify complexity, reduce risk, and extend the capabilities of the engineers and organizations making the world’s power grids more reliable, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
About the role:
NovaTech Automation is a global leader in delivering innovative automation and control solutions to critical infrastructure in the utility industry. You will work on providing design, development, and implementation of industry-leading products for the electric utility industry. Your work to perform stress and performance tests on a variety of computer hardware including circuit boards, processors, and wiring will have real-world impact. If you are a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic culture built on service, innovation, teamwork, and integrity we would like to speak with you!
What You Will Do:
What you can expect from us:
About the role:
NovaTech Automation is a global leader in delivering innovative automation and control solutions to critical infrastructure in the utility industry. You will work on providing design, development, and implementation of industry-leading products for the electric utility industry. Your work to perform stress and performance tests on a variety of computer hardware including circuit boards, processors, and wiring will have real-world impact. If you are a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic culture built on service, innovation, teamwork, and integrity we would like to speak with you!
What You Will Do:
- Design, implement, and test rugged, fail-safe electronic products for industrial applications.
- Develop and maintain PCB designs using Altium Designer.
- Create detailed schematic diagrams, PCB layouts, and component libraries.
- Ensure designs comply with safety and emission standards, such as UL and CE.
- Conduct design reviews and implement quality control procedures to ensure high reliability.
- Collaborate with firmware and software teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software.
- Troubleshoot communication problems and electronic circuits to identify and implement corrective actions.
- Conduct hardware testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment.
- Provide thorough design documentation, including BOMs, schematics, layouts, and test procedures.
- Support ongoing product maintenance, upgrades, and feature additions.
- Uphold NovaTech’s core values – Service, Innovation, Integrity, and Teamwork.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field, plus 4-5 years of relevant experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Proficiency in Altium Designer for PCB design, including schematic capture and multilayer board layout.
- Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design, including power supplies and communication protocols.
- Experience with compliance standards, such as UL, CE, and EMC/EMI standards, is preferred.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic circuit boards effectively.
- Experience using hardware test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
- Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve design and manufacturing issues.
- English language proficiency at C1 or C2 level (CEFR) – ability to communicate effectively in technical discussions and documentation.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and other CAD software is a plus, but not required.
- Experience with high-speed designs, communication protocols (Ethernet, SPI, I2C, etc.), and power management circuits.
- Knowledge of embedded systems and microcontroller interfacing.
- Understanding of PCB design best practices for thermal management, noise reduction, and EMI/EMC compliance.
What you can expect from us:
- Join a globally recognized leader in utility automation.
- Work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your skills will be challenged to grow.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package to include company match 401K and profit sharing.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
