Lead Hardware Systems Engineer — Industrial Sensor Systems

Phase3D; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Phase3D is seeking a Hardware Systems Engineer to own sensor hardware from concept to validated production release. You will work across electrical, mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing to deliver reliable industrial products, with full technical ownership of developed systems.

The role emphasizes hands‑on hardware development, cross‑functional teamwork, and a track record of bringing hardware through production readiness while addressing reliability and manufacturability concerns.

Qualifications

• Hands-on hardware experience across electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, or embedded disciplines.
• Strong electrical trouble‑shooting skills for ground loops, noise, and signal integrity.
• PCB design/prototyping including schematic capture and bring‑up.
• SolidWorks or CAD for enclosure design and electro‑mechanical integration.
• Experience taking products from prototype through production release and DFM/transfer.
• Independent problem solving and clear written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware, including PCBs, enclosures, cabling, and system integrations.
• Lead electrical systems engineering and resolve complex challenges in deployed systems.
• Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, firmware; enable hardware/software integration.
• Drive design transfer to production with validation, readiness reviews, and docs.
• Conduct root cause analysis to permanently resolve issues.
• Manage suppliers and contract manufacturers, mitigate supply chain risks.
• Support regulatory readiness (CE/EMC/FCC/UL) with partners.
• Own project delivery and ensure on‑time milestones.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

Electrical troubleshooting

PCB design & prototyping

SolidWorks CAD

Product lifecycle

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Python/C/C++

System integration

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Altium

KiCad

OrCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Phase3D is seeking a Hardware Systems Engineer to own sensor hardware from concept to validated production release. You will work across electrical, mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing to deliver reliable industrial products, with full technical ownership of developed systems.

The role emphasizes hands‑on hardware development, cross‑functional teamwork, and a track record of bringing hardware through production readiness while addressing reliability and manufacturability concerns.