HARDWARE DESIGNER

Job Title: Full-Time Hardware Designer

Location: All Locations – Milan,  Cosenza, Messina

Work Modality: Hybrid

Company Overview

We are a technology company focused to revolutionize communication systems through Software Defined Platforms (SDP). Our innovative solutions empower industries with flexibility, scalability, and efficiency, designing and developing high-performance next generation wireless communications.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a junior or a skilled Hardware Design Engineer. In this role you will be working alongside experienced design engineers to develop high-performance and innovative hardware boards and solutions. The work will include concept and feasibility studies, design, development and testing of hardware circuit blocks.

Key Responsibilities

• • Define detailed specification and requirements, starting from system requirements
  • Requirements capture, analysis and management
  • Design electronic hardware and ensure it complies with specifications.
  • Perform printed circuit board (PCB) layout and ensure it is accurate.
  • Provide Hardware Electronic engineering support as required.
  • Create, maintain and update engineering related aspects (e.g. parts, bill of materials) of the material requirements planning (MRP) system.
  • Assist the production team with diagnosing manufacturing issues, tooling and testing/fixtures.
  • Assist the Production team with transducer and accessory validation.
  • Create, maintain and update procedures for assembly and calibration.
  • Ensure inventory is optimized.
  • Ensure all work complies with the requirements of the quality system.
  • Ensure the documentation of products and packing lists is accurate and well-maintained.
  • Ensure components, processes and products are designed to maximize effective manufacture and efficiency requirements.
  • Ensure product is manufactured in accordance with specifications provided by the engineering department.
  • Other related tasks as required.
  • Document design specifications, implementation details, and test procedures for future reference and knowledge sharing documentation of products and design information.
  • Provide progress/technical updates to the engineering manager, technical authority or project manager as necessary.
  • Provide input into the project management plan, notably with timescale estimation and technical risk identification.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to junior developers and cross-functional teams.
  • Preparation of material for phase reviews.
  • Contribute to peer design reviews.
  • Leadership of small teams and projects as required.
  • Field trials support.
  • Proactively support company compliance to Health and Safety legislation through adherence to company policies, processes and practices.
  • Ensure that all business activity is conducted in line with company values, policies and ethics codes of conduct.
  • Undertake any other activity as reasonably requested by management.

Qualifications

• • Honors Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred, however experience is important and will be considered in lieu of formal academic qualifications.
  • An electronics or mechatronics qualification, or relevant experience.
  • A good understanding of structured projects and engineering methodologies.
  • Comprehensive understanding of computer hardware, software, and electrical systems.
  • Experience using hardware CAD design software.
  • Experience in hardware test & verification.
  • Knowledge of laboratory test instruments (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, …).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Engineering development in V model environment.
  • Interfacing to software and FPGA teams.
  • Technical design and test documentation.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment as well as independently, sharing ideas and work around solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Excellent organizational skills, such as time management and prioritizing.
  • Proficient in the use of standard MS Office tools, Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio.
  • Good knowledge of English in writing and speaking.