Lead Hardware Engineer: From Concept to Production (Automotive)

Spectrum IT Recruitment; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum IT Recruitment seeks a Senior Hardware Engineer in Buffalo Grove, IL, to join a growing engineering team and drive hardware development from concept to production. The role emphasizes hands-on design, collaboration across software, firmware, and mechanical teams, and successful project execution on-site.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in hardware and PCB design with Altium Designer, strong test and debug skills, and the ability to work independently and mentor others in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on hardware development with production delivery.
• 5+ years PCB design experience using ECAD tools such as Altium Designer or equivalent.
• 2+ years PCB layout experience.
• Strong circuit testing, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Experience with microcontroller- and/or microprocessor-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware projects from concept through production.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, mechanical engineering, sourcing, and PM teams.
• Capture schematics and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
• Prepare PCB designs and projects for manufacturing.
• Prototype, test, debug, and validate hardware designs.
• Lead hardware efforts on projects and mentor others.

Skills

Hardware development

PCB design

Circuit testing

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Autonomy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Spectrum IT Recruitment seeks a Senior Hardware Engineer in Buffalo Grove, IL, to join a growing engineering team and drive hardware development from concept to production. The role emphasizes hands-on design, collaboration across software, firmware, and mechanical teams, and successful project execution on-site.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in hardware and PCB design with Altium Designer, strong test and debug skills, and the ability to work independently and mentor others in a fast-paced