Hardware Development Engineer Level 3

Bluebix Solutions; Mayfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebix Solutions in Mayfield Heights, OH, is seeking a Senior Hardware Development Engineer to drive hardware architecture, circuit design, prototype development, testing, and troubleshooting for advanced industrial automation systems.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5+ years of hands-on hardware development, experience with FPGAs/PLDs, oscilloscopes, and IEC standards, plus the ability to mentor junior engineers in a Scaled Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years in cross-functional hardware development.
• Ability to read schematics and use design capture tools.
• Experience with microprocessors, FPGAs, CPLDs.
• Experience in Scaled Agile and safety standards IEC 61508/61000.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial automation hardware and control systems.
• Analyze test results and troubleshoot systems, software, firmware.
• Collaborate with Agile teams on hardware architecture and verification.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot electronic hardware prototypes.
• Prepare design docs and test reports.
• Lead initiatives involving new technologies and circuit design tools.
• Troubleshoot hardware failures and develop solutions.
• Implement hardware test automation and simulation.
• Build relationships across engineering and product teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering practices.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Circuit design

Hardware development

Mentoring

Scaled Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Debuggers

Design capture tools

Job description

Job Title: Hardware Development Engineer Level 3

Location: Mayfield Heights, OH

Job Type: 12 months Contract

Job Summary:

Seeking a Senior Hardware Development / System Engineer to support the development of advanced industrial automation and control systems. This role will contribute to hardware architecture, circuit design, prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, regulatory compliance, and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial automation hardware and control systems.
• Analyze test results and troubleshoot system, software, firmware, and subsystem issues.
• Collaborate with Agile teams on hardware architecture and verification.
• Program, analyze, test, and troubleshoot electronic hardware prototypes.
• Prepare product design documentation and test reports.
• Lead technical initiatives involving new technologies and circuit design tools.
• Troubleshoot hardware failures and develop solutions.
• Implement hardware test automation and design simulation.
• Build relationships across engineering and product development teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cross-functional product development.
• Experience with design capture tools and reading/understanding schematics.
• Strong knowledge of circuit theory and electronic systems.
• Experience with one or more of: microprocessors, digital logic, analog design, DC-power conversion, CPLDs, FPGAs.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, PLCs, and/or functional safety design.
• Experience working in a Scaled Agile environment.
• Familiarity with IEC 61508, IEC 61000, or other electronics compliance standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ownership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to mentor junior engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with advanced hardware development and industrial automation.
• Experience with hardware test automation and simulation.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and technical ownership skills.
• Growth mindset and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.