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Embedded Hardware Design Engineer

EMAC, Inc.
Carbondale, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

Job description:

EMAC, Inc. is looking for a Embedded Hardware Design Engineer to add to our team.

EMAC (Equipment Monitor And Control) designs, manufactures, integrates and distributes, Single Board Computers (SBCs), System on Modules (SoMs) & Carrier Boards, Industrial Panel PCs (PPCs), Embedded Servers and Custom Solutions for the Embedded marketplace. Since 1985, EMAC, Inc. has provided Off-The-Shelf and Custom turnkey OEM Embedded products utilizing the latest technologies.

We offer a flexible schedule and a competitive benefits package. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not be able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Needed:

  • Schematic capture and PCB layout.
  • Board level schematic design.
  • Review and revise existing designs.
  • Participate in the entire design process from inception to release of product for production.
  • Support manufacturing department with troubleshooting of any issues.
  • Determination of design criteria and feasibility from a list of customer requirements.
  • Creation of component symbols and footprints.
  • Allocation of new components and management of existing components within our design library.
  • Determining availability of components and life cycle.
  • Estimation of project costs and design timelines.
  • Troubleshooting of both hardware and software issues in a design.
  • Power and functional testing of first article delivered from production line.
  • Determination of critical component parameters and allocating component crosses.
  • Testing of component crosses for an existing design.
  • Documenting changes to existing designs.
  • Development of testing procedures and instructions for new products.
  • Writing simple programs to test new product functionality.
  • Testing of product reliability over stated temperature range.
  • Work with software engineers to test new products and determine software requirements.

Required Knowledge:

  • Use of standard lab equipment such as power supply, digital volt meter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer and logic analyzer.
  • Ability to read and understand component electrical characteristics from a datasheet.
  • Familiar with standard electronic components and their functionality (ie. logic gate, transistors, passive components).
  • Some knowledge of microcontrollers or other embedded processors.

Useful Knowledge: (Not Required)

  • Experience with Altium Designer schematic capture and PCB layout.
  • Experience with circuit simulation.
  • Analog and digital simulation and troubleshooting.
  • Experience programming in C, python, bash or any other useful scripting language.
  • Experience with 3D modelling software.
  • Experience with 3D printing or CNC routers.
  • Knowledge or experience in FCC certification process and requirements.
  • Knowledge or experience with any compliance testing.
  • Ability to solder electrical components and prototyping.
  • Knowledge of standard interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, DDR, serial ports.
  • Familiar with IPC standards such as IPC-2221.
  • Bachelor degree in electrical / computer engineering or related field.
  • At least 1 year of experience or completion of internship in a similar industry.

Working Conditions:

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Salary $75,000 - $130,000
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

If you are passionate about becoming part of a team and providing support to others, please submit your resume and a cover letter to HR@emacinc.com

EMAC, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $130,000

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