Hardware Development Engineer

The Planet Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer Level 2 in Milwaukee to design and verify industrial automation hardware. You will work on architecture, prototyping, documentation, and test reports within an Agile team.

Responsibilities include hardware troubleshooting, tooling, test automation, and collaboration across engineering teams to improve practices and product lifecycle understanding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technical degree.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in cross-functional hardware product development.
• Experience using design capture tools, able to read & understand schematics.
• In-depth knowledge of circuit theory and operation, including microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog and/or DC-power conversion, programmable devices (CPLDs, FPGAs).
• Hands-on experience with hardware test equipment, including debuggers, precision oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Programming experience in Python and/or C++ with a passion for outside-the-box thinking to leverage these tools in automated test applications within hardware development.
• Experience working in a scaled Agile environment.
• Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g. IEC61508) and/or EMC standards (e.g. IEC61000).
• Strong attention to detail and ownership.
• Growth mindset with willingness to learn, mentor and expand technical ownership.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on an agile team to design and develop new industrial automation products, including overall architecture and hardware verification.
• Program, analyze, and troubleshoot electronic hardware prototypes.
• Prepare product design documentation and test reports.
• Contribute to technical initiatives such as researching new technologies, implementing new circuit design tools, and troubleshooting failures.
• Work with technical peers to implement test automation and design simulation solutions.
• Build relationships across teams to deepen understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Contribute to a continuous improvement culture, refining engineering best practices.

Skills

Python

C++

Hardware development

FPGA/CPLD

Read schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Design capture tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Job description

Job Title: Hardware Development Engineer Level 2 - 648471

Duration: 11+ months (Possible of extension based on business needs)

Job Description:

Collaborate on an agile team to design and develop new industrial automation products, including overall architecture and hardware verification

Program, analyze, and troubleshoot electronic hardware prototypes

Prepare product design documentation and test reports

Contribute to technical initiatives such as researching new technologies, implementing new circuit design tools, and troubleshooting failures

Work with technical peers to implement test automation and design simulation solutions

Build relationships across teams to deepen understanding of the product development lifecycle

Contribute to a continuous improvement culture, refining engineering best practices

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technical degree

At least 2 years of hands-on experience in cross-functional hardware product development

Experience using design capture tools, able to read & understand schematics

In-depth knowledge of circuit theory and operation, including microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog and/or DC-power conversion, programmable devices (CPLDs, FPGAs)

Hands-on experience with hardware test equipment, including debuggers, precision oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers

Programming experience in Python and/or C++ with a passion for outside-the-box thinking to leverage these tools in automated test applications within hardware development

Experience working in a scaled Agile environment

Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g. IEC61508) and/or EMC standards (e.g. IEC61000)

Strong attention to detail and ownership

Growth mindset with willingness to learn, mentor and expand technical ownership