Lead Engineer - Embedded Systems & Hardware Solutions

Advantech USA; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Vacation & Holidays

Company events & lunches

Work-from-home program

Referral bonus

Job summary

Advantech USA in Tustin, CA is seeking a Lead Engineer to guide technical projects from concept through completion, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a primary technical resource for customers, sales, and internal teams supporting embedded and network PC hardware and software solutions.

The role requires leading technical teams, designing systems, and supporting pre- and post-sales activities, with periodic travel to customer sites and trade shows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in PC hardware engineering, design, troubleshooting, or related field, including leading technical projects or teams.
• Strong testing, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing technical projects from concept through completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions and provide technical support to customers, sales personnel, and internal teams on embedded and network PC hardware and software solutions.
• Assess customers' high-level technical requirements, design solutions, test systems, and support installation and deployment of embedded PC hardware and software environments.
• Develop hardware and software demonstration prototypes to support sales and marketing initiatives, including rapid prototyping and system integration.
• Lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance.
• Support business development and sales through pre- and post-sales technical assessments, feasibility testing, technical responses to customer bids, RMA verification, and training.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues during validation of computer-based products.
• Manage technical projects from concept through completion with cross-functional coordination.
• Travel periodically for customer visits, trade shows, and other business activities.

Skills

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Windows OS

Linux OS

Job description

Advantech USA in Tustin, CA is seeking a Lead Engineer to guide technical projects from concept through completion, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a primary technical resource for customers, sales, and internal teams supporting embedded and network PC hardware and software solutions.

The role requires leading technical teams, designing systems, and supporting pre- and post-sales activities, with periodic travel to customer sites and trade shows.