Principal Hardware Design Engineer - Pepperl+Fuchs

Do you have a passion for modern electronics? Are you looking for a fulfilling position working with a top-notch engineering team designing the next generation products that will be used by our global customer base ranging from leading global automotive companies to specialty machine manufacturers to the powerhouses of material handling and logistics? Do you thrive on the challenges the fast paced world of automation offers every day?

If this sounds like the kind of environment you ready to be a part of we have the right position for you!

Our world class Hardware Engineering Team in New Brighton, MN is at the forefront of Pepperl+Fuchs' Industrial IoT initiative. Our products drive enhancements in factory automation that were simply not possible a few short years go and enable data communication solutions connecting the plant floor to the C-Suite. As the Principal Hardware Design Engineer you will be an integral member of a team of dedicated professionals that understand the latest innovations in modern electronics and constantly strive to improve our product offering. New ideas that increase performance, enhance functionality and optimize build costs are part of the teams DNA. If you seek to be both, challenged and supported when coming up with the world class products we are known for, and if you expect professional development opportunities where your input is not just appreciated but expected, then Pepperl+Fuchs is the right place for you.

Even though your number one goal is to find a job that is stimulating, fast paced and allows you to build a fulfilling career, you will still be interested in knowing that we offer a competitive salary, significant benefits, a great work environment, and a strong PTO (Personal Time Off) Plan.

Your expertise will be crucial in:

• Spearhead the design and architecture of exciting Industrial gateway electronic hardware, bringing efficiency and precision to factory floors
• Shape the future of our products by researching and creating innovative hardware architectures featuring performance Microcontrollers, FPGA, Memory and Interface ICs
• Design robust and EMCsound hardware for industrial environments.
• Develop and create schematics and PCB Layout constraints to make your designs not just functional but also optimized for performance
• Lead the PCB Layout design, guiding and reviewing it to achieve optimal signal integrity and manufacturability
• Develop algorithms for seamless operation and performance of the hardware system
• Take the lead in bringing up and troubleshooting of prototypes and solving EMC or environmental test issues
• Product feasibility studies, ensuring optimal component placement, circuit implementation, and routing.
• Collaborate and work hand-in-hand with a passionate team of Software & Hardware engineers and product management to bring your hardware visions to life
• Research and support the implementation of advanced circuit and product assembly technologies.
• Craft clear and comprehensive hardware/software interface and specification documents

We need a Hardware expert with:

• 7+ years of experience designing hardware systems, from circuit schematics to debugging prototypes
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Strong understanding of processors, digital circuits, and communication protocols
• Experience leading hardware development, guiding projects from initial sketches to final assembly
• Skills to build robust designs that withstand tough environments and electrical noise.
• Proficient in CAD tools for schematic capture and setting design constraints.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes to ensure smooth production.
• Proven track record of bringing prototypes to production and troubleshooting issues like a pro.

If these are challenges you are will to accept and you meet the qualifications above, please apply! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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