Mid/Senior Electronic Engineer (IoT / Smart Devices)

Think Consulting; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Consulting in Atlanta seeks an experienced Electronic Engineer to lead the design and development of connected hardware products from concept through production. You will drive hardware architecture, PCB design, and manufacturing readiness, collaborating with product management, quality, firmware, and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes IoT, wireless systems, and smart building technologies, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and influence product strategy across the hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 4–7 years of experience developing electronic hardware products.
• Experience designing and debugging analog and digital circuits.
• Experience with PCB design and schematic capture using Altium Designer or similar tools.
• Experience with DFM and product development through manufacturing.
• Knowledge of wireless technologies such as Bluetooth, BLE, Wi‑Fi, Zigbee, Thread, or other IoT protocols.
• Proficiency using electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
• Experience working with cross‑functional engineering teams and manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead electronic hardware design efforts from concept, feasibility analysis, and prototyping through production release.
• Define hardware architecture and drive design decisions to meet performance, cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Develop schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware specifications for new product development initiatives.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to define requirements, estimate project costs, and evaluate technical feasibility.
• Create project plans, schedules, and technical documentation to support successful product delivery.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and root cause investigations to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Ensure designs comply with regional and global regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers, OEMs, and ODM partners throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and quality.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in IoT, wireless communications, access control, security systems, and smart building technologies.

Skills

Hardware design

Schematic capture

Altium Designer

Wireless technologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electronic Engineer to lead the design and development of connected hardware products from concept through production. This individual will play a key role in driving hardware architecture, electronic design, product validation, and manufacturing readiness while collaborating with cross‑functional teams across product management, quality, firmware, and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate brings experience developing IoT‑enabled products, wireless communication systems, or smart technology solutions and enjoys working in a fast‑paced product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead electronic hardware design efforts from concept, feasibility analysis, and prototyping through production release.
• Define hardware architecture and drive design decisions to meet performance, cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Develop schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware specifications for new product development initiatives.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to define requirements, estimate project costs, and evaluate technical feasibility.
• Create project plans, schedules, and technical documentation to support successful product delivery.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and root cause investigations to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Ensure designs comply with regional and global regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers, OEMs, and ODM partners throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and quality.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in IoT, wireless communications, access control, security systems, and smart building technologies.

Qualifications

Mid-Level

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• 4-7 years of experience developing electronic hardware products.
• Experience designing and debugging analog and digital circuits.
• Experience with PCB design and schematic capture using Altium Designer or similar tools.
• Experience with DFM and product development through manufacturing.
• Knowledge of wireless technologies such as Bluetooth, BLE, Wi‑Fi, Zigbee, Thread, or other IoT communication protocols.
• Proficiency using electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
• Experience working with cross‑functional engineering teams and manufacturing partners.

Senior-Level

• 7+ years of experience developing electronic products, preferably within IoT, access control, security systems, smart devices, or building automation.
• Proven experience leading hardware development efforts from concept through production.
• Deep expertise in wireless design, antenna integration, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, and IoT communication technologies.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, product certification, and hardware validation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and drive engineering best practices.
• Experience managing technical risk, product cost optimization, and manufacturing readiness activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing connected or IoT‑enabled products.
• Experience with battery‑powered and low‑power embedded devices.
• Knowledge of access control, security, smart building, or automation technologies.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and hardware/firmware integration.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status