Electrical Hardware Engineer

Lenovo; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group in Morrisville, NC seeks a Hardware Development Engineer to join the ThinkSystem Server Development team. You will work on complex server designs, apply x86 hardware expertise, and collaborate with global partners to deliver innovative datacenter solutions.

The role demands hands-on experience with EDA tools, FPGA development, DC power design, PCIe signaling, and strong communication skills to engage with cross-functional teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years of in-depth experience in x86 architecture and hardware design.
• 5+ years of experience in EDA schematic design tools for PCB schematic creation, supporting physical design activity and then define/perform low level hardware validation.
• Experience in FPGA code development and validation, DC Power circuit design, and/or PCIe bus design, simulation, and validation.
• Ability to triage and resolve complex hardware issues, working seamlessly with other engineers on problem investigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for a variety of tasks, potentially including customer engagements, architecture design/feedback, and executive updates.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both a team environment and self-directed; passionate about learning new technologies and skills.

Skills

x86 architecture

Hardware design

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

EDA tools

PCIe design tools

FPGA tooling

Linux/Windows OS

Shell scripting

Job description

About the Role

The position is for a Hardware Development Engineer in the Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), based in Morrisville, North Carolina. This is an exciting role in the ThinkSystem Server Development organization that has a strong focus to be the #1 trusted IT Partner in the Datacenter market. The hardware development engineer will be an integral member of a team responsible for developing innovative and complex server designs to meet customer and business needs. These organic designs provide exposure to the latest technologies from Lenovo and its development partners to meet market demands. The role also entails solving unique client challenges through the custom development of solutions.

Required skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years of in-depth experience in x86 architecture and hardware design. Server design experience is strongly preferred.
• 5+ year of experience in EDA schematic design tools for PCB schematic creation, supporting physical design activity and then define/perform low level hardware validation.
• Experience in FPGA code development and validation, DC Power circuit design, and/or PCIe bus design, simulation, and validation.
• Ability to triage and resolve complex hardware issues, working seamlessly with other engineers on problem investigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for a variety of tasks, potentially including customer engagements, architecture design/feedback, and executive updates.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both a team environment and self-directed; passionate about learning new technologies and skills.

Preferred skills

• Master's Degree
• Proficiency in Linux/Windows Operating systems. Experience with OS virtualization.
• Strong proficiency in shell scripting (BASH/Perl/Python and Windows Power Shell)
• Demonstrated successful hardware design execution on a project with engineering team members located in multiple geographies.
• Business acumen to engage with various functional teams required to take projects from concept to production.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations

• United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville