Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

The Panther Group; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 94,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Panther Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Hardware Design Engineer for I/O products in Sterling Heights, MI. You will design ruggedized hardware, develop schematics/PCB layouts, and support the full product lifecycle from requirements through production.

The role requires 12+ years of experience, on-site availability, and the ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to succeed in this demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of electrical hardware engineering experience.
• Experience with PCB design including schematic development and layout.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical components, circuit boards, and subsystems for I/O products.
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts using industry best practices.
• Support design, debugging, testing, qualification, and production delivery.
• Develop hardware requirements, test plans, engineering design fixes, and technical documentation.
• Support circuit design, component selection, procurement, prototype builds, and hardware debugging.
• Evaluate supplier designs for technical compliance and provide supplier support.
• Maintain accurate records of design changes, hardware revisions, and debugging status.
• Coordinate engineering solutions and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PCB design

Schematic design

Layout best practices

Engineering tools

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Xilinx toolsets

Job description

Electrical Hardware Design Engineer – I/O Products Location: Sterling Heights, MI (On-site) Pay Rate: $68 –$81 per hour Experience Level: Senior (12+ years)

Position Overview

We are hiring an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer – I/O Products for our client located in the Sterling Heights, Michigan area. The person hired for this position will design, develop, debug, test, and qualify ruggedized electrical hardware circuit boards and assemblies for input/output (I/O) products. This role supports the full product lifecycle, from requirements development and circuit design through production delivery. Please note: No C2C, Subcontracting or Visa Sponsorship of any kind is available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical components, circuit boards, and subsystems for I/O products, including body controller-type systems.
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts using industry best practices.
• Support design, debugging, testing, qualification, and production delivery.
• Develop hardware requirements, test plans, engineering design fixes, and technical documentation.
• Support circuit design, component selection, procurement, prototype builds, and hardware debugging.
• Evaluate supplier designs for technical compliance and provide supplier support.
• Support obsolescence management across multiple hardware platforms.
• Conduct root cause and corrective action (RCCA) analysis to resolve technical issues.
• Develop technical responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) and perform trade studies for various programs.
• Support system architecture analysis, engineering reviews, and hardware lifecycle processes.
• Maintain accurate records of design changes, hardware revisions, and debugging status.
• Coordinate engineering solutions and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of applicable electrical hardware engineering experience.
• Experience with PCB design, including schematic development and layout best practices.
• Ability to use engineering development and test tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience in several of the following areas is desired:

• Digital and analog circuit design, including power and thermal analysis.
• Schematic development, component selection, circuit simulation, and PCB layout.
• Embedded microcontroller hardware and/or programming in C, C++, or Visual Studio.
• Industry-standard interfaces and technologies, including PCIe, DDR, USB, SATA, RS-232, RS-422/485, MIL-1553, Ethernet, CAN, SSI, analog, discrete, and power I/O.
• Graphics and video interfaces, including HDMI, DisplayPort, HD-SDI, RS-170, and LVDS.
• FPGA design and simulation using Xilinx toolsets.
• EMI/EMC compliance and high-speed signal integrity design practices.
• Military design and test standards, including MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and MIL-STD-810.
• Six Sigma design tools, DFMEA, and reliability analysis.
• Product development documentation, supplier relations, and hardware lifecycle management.

Additional Requirements

• Previous experience working with ground combat vehicles is preferred.
• This position may require eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible for certain clearances.
• Must be available to work occasional evening or weekend overtime as required.
• This is an on-site position in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

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