Electrical Hardware Systems Engineer - IoT Innovation

Electrical Hardware Systems Engineer - IoT Innovation
Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment where your voice is heard?
LER TechForce is seeking an Electrical Hardware Systems Engineer to work onsite at our client in Columbus, Indiana (this is a direct hire position). Who we are:
LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years, LER has partnered with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.
Learn more about us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/ler-techforce/life/9e3c2a5c-579d-4526-b79f-2bf63a79bedd/ . What you will be doing:

• Define and decompose product requirements into clear, testable electrical system specifications.
• Design robust hardware solutions including power systems, sensor interfaces, and communication buses (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART).
• Lead system-level integration, ensuring seamless coordination between hardware, firmware, and mechanical domains to meet performance, safety, and compliance targets.
• Collaborate with embedded firmware teams to define hardware/software interfaces, support board bring-up, and validate functional integration through joint debugging and test cycles.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, such as block diagrams, DFMEAs, ICDs, and verification plans.
• Support EMC, thermal, and regulatory validation, coordinating with compliance and test labs.
• Champion continuous improvement in hardware development processes and configuration management.

What you'll need to be successful:
Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Electronics Engineering.
• 10 years of experience in hardware systems engineering or embedded hardware development.
• Expertise in analog and digital circuit design, PCB schematic development, and embedded system bring-up.
• Skilled in debugging hardware/software interfaces using scopes, logic analyzers, and embedded tools.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI design practices, thermal considerations, and regulatory testing.
• Excellent documentation, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Availability for regular onsite engagement in support of hardware testing and system validation.

Preferred:

• 15 years in hardware systems engineering and embedded hardware design.
• Prior experience designing for forklifts, off-highway vehicles, or rugged environments.
• Exposure to C/C firmware development or firmware code reviews.
• Experience with RF/antenna systems, telematics, or wireless module integration (GNSS, Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).
• Track record supporting regulatory compliance across multiple markets.

What you'll get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, and optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading projects