Embedded Hardware Engineer

Position: Embedded Hardware Engineer

Location: Elmhurst, IL (Hybrid)

Salary: $110K - $130K (DOE)

As a growing technology company in the Chicago area, we are seeking an experienced Embedded Hardware Engineer to join our multidisciplinary Engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge human-machine interface technologies and contribute to impactful product development in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded hardware systems using various microcontrollers.
• Create analog and digital circuit designs for board communications, video interfaces, power regulation, and peripheral integration.
• Perform schematic capture and PCB design using Altium; layout and fabrication documentation is a plus.
• Maintain and manage BOMs for production assemblies.
• Ensure manufacturability of designs in collaboration with factory teams.
• Plan and execute environmental and safety qualification testing.
• Develop embedded firmware from low-level drivers to touch performance algorithms.
• Build hardware and firmware for custom HMI and test solutions.
• Tune touchscreen systems to meet customer specifications.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, sales, and customers.
• Conduct field failure analysis and remediation.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in embedded systems product development.
• Proficiency in Altium or similar PCB design tools.
• Strong background in analog/mixed-signal hardware design.
• Skilled in using measurement and test equipment.
• Experience with ESD, RF, EMI, and SNR troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with I2C, UART, USB communication protocols.
• Competence in soldering and reworking fine-pitch components (0402 and above).
• Experience with ARM Cortex M or similar microcontrollers.
• Proficient in C/C and basic assembly language.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with touchscreen or user interface hardware.
• Ability to read 2D/3D mechanical CAD files.
• Knowledge of power conditioning and low-power system design.
• Experience with LCD displays, drivers, backlight inverters, and cabling.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R).
• Debugging firmware using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Experience with Git or other source control systems.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
  
  

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Nate Paules - Lead Recruiter

For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 11/17/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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