R&D Hardware Engineer

QUANTUM AUTOMATION PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five-day week

Flexible work arrangement

Variable bonus

Medical benefits

Job summary

QUANTUM AUTOMATION PTE LTD in Singapore invites a hardware/firmware engineer to design and develop embedded systems, selecting components, capturing schematics, and laying out PCBs for robust validation. You will develop test firmware for ARM-based hardware, build prototypes, perform signal integrity and timing analyses, and ensure EMI/EMC/ESD compliance.

The role involves documenting details, updating BOMs, reviewing Gerber files, and collaborating with suppliers and manufacturers to enable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of proven hardware/firmware design, integration, prototyping, and testing.
• Fresh graduates are welcome.
• Proficiency with schematic capture, PCB layout design (DFM), signal integrity, and timing analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience developing low-level/test firmware for ARM architectures.
• Deep understanding of EMI/EMC/ESD mitigation techniques and safety regulatory certifications.
• Practical workshop skills (e.g., fine-pitch soldering, laboratory equipment usage).
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware and embedded firmware, including component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout, and validation.
• Develop test firmware to bring up, test, and validate hardware designs on ARM-based systems.
• Build, solder, and evaluate prototypes; perform signal integrity checks, timing analyses, and functional testing on products.
• Apply EMI noise reduction techniques and design for EMC/EMI/ESD and safety regulatory standards.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, update BOMs, review Gerber files, and partner with suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers for Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Research emerging hardware technologies/standards and take full ownership of troubleshooting and resolving complex engineering issues.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Signal integrity

Timing analysis

ARM firmware

EMI/EMC/ESD mitigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering

Tools

DFM (Design for Manufacturability)

Gerber workflow

Laboratory equipment usage

Job description

We offer attractive benefits such as 5 days week, Flexible Work Arrangement, AWS, Variable Bonus etc. to successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware and embedded firmware, including component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout, and validation.

• Develop test firmware to bring up, test, and validate hardware designs on ARM-based systems.

• Build, solder, and evaluate prototypes; perform signal integrity checks, timing analyses, and functional testing on products.

• Apply EMI noise reduction techniques and design for compliance with EMC/EMI/ESD and safety regulatory standards.

• Prepare detailed technical documentation, update BOMs, review Gerber files, and partner with suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers for Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

• Research emerging hardware technologies/standards and take full ownership of troubleshooting and resolving complex engineering issues.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 3+years of proven experience in hardware/firmware design, integration, prototyping, and testing.
• Fresh graduate are welcome.

• Proficiency with schematic capture, PCB layout design (DFM), signal integrity, and timing analysis tools.

• Hands-on experience developing low-level/test firmware for ARM architectures.

• Deep understanding of EMI/EMC/ESD mitigation techniques and safety regulatory certifications.

• Practical workshop skills (e.g., fine-pitch soldering, laboratory equipment usage).

• Strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners.

What we offer:

• Flexible Work Arrangement (Work from Home / Flexible Working Hours)
• 5 days week
• Medical benefits
• Annual Wages Supplement
• Variable Bonus
• Insurance
• Company transport provided at Admiralty and Sengkang MRT