Senior Hardware Engineer

As we continue to grow, we are looking for additional hardware engineers!

Softing Inc. is the result of a strategic merger between Softing and Online Development, Inc. (OLDI), combining decades of expertise in IT network testing and industrial automation. Together, we deliver innovative solutions that enable seamless data connectivity between the shop floor and enterprise systems. Our technologies support digital transformation, IIoT integration, and real-time data exchange across industrial and IT environments.

We help businesses build and maintain reliable, high-performance networks while improving communication between machines, control systems, and cloud platforms. Our solutions are trusted by global leaders in manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, and logistics. With over 40 years of combined experience, we are committed to innovation, quality, and shaping the future of connectivity. Get connected. Stay connected.™

The Senior Hardware Engineer is a key contributor in a multi-disciplinary team working on designing, implementing, and delivering our systems and solutions. This role includes designing, developing, testing, and supporting products in a creative, technical, and collaborative environment. The successful, self-motivated candidate will have experience in designing circuits, optimal component selection and sourcing, troubleshooting, and effective communication both written and verbal.

Key Role & Responsibilities:

• Ensure on-time releases of new designs and existing product changes
• Generate design plans for new product offerings as well as to enhance existing products based on new business objectives
• Design, test, troubleshoot and document product solutions
• Develop schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs and complete assemblies
• Support Supply Chain sourcing and component selections
• Build & test prototypes for new product development
• Utilize verification and validation methods to demonstrate designs meet all design requirements with particular attention given to quality and regulatory requirements
• Support testing via 3rd party test facilities
• Determine root cause for complex issues and develop practical, efficient, and permanent technical solutions
• Provide technical support to Test and Manufacturing departments
• Provide leadership and mentoring to team members

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from an accredited college or university, MS a plus.
• Five - Ten years of experience in related engineering field with electronic design, product development, and manufacturing release experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
• Team leader willing to take on assignments that are not always within core competency.
• Experienced in designing, debugging, and supporting analog/digital circuits as well as real-time embedded electronics for both microprocessor-based, FPGA/CPLD and DSP hardware platforms.
• Solid understanding of the PCB fabrication process
• Proficient in using schematic diagram development tools (e.g., ORCAD, PADS, Altium), PC board layout tools (e.g., ORCAD, PADS, Altium), and simulation tools (e.g., SPICE)
• Working knowledge of fundamental PCB layout concepts especially regarding EMC and ESD
• Skilled at using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and processor emulators/debuggers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, and PowerPoint

Desired Qualifications:

• Experienced in product certification activities (e.g., CE, UL, etc.)
• Firmware development experience including HDL design.
• Industrial automation product development, Rockwell Automation experience is a plus.
• Experienced in designing functional safety products in accordance with IEC 61508
• Experienced in designing secure products in accordance with IEC 62443
• Proficiency in the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
• Familiar with industrial automation protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, etc.
• Experienced in leading engineering projects and teams.

Travel:

• Minimal travel, as appropriate and necessary, to support projects and product development efforts.
• May requires balancing, bending, stooping, and crouching.
• Requires good physical condition and good mobility.
• Requires talking, hearing and both near and far vision.
• Lifting minimum 40 lbs; at times up to 80 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties & responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities

This job description reflects the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties & responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The description may change with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.