Principal Hardware Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming products manufacturer based in Cleveland seeks a Principal Hardware Engineer. This role involves leading the development of server-based gaming products, requiring 10+ years of experience in product development, particularly in the gaming field. Strong project and organizational skills are essential. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to innovative gaming solutions and engage with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the gaming field.
• Strong project and organizational skills.
• Experience with electrical and safety test certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural development on product level tasks.
• Plan and implement projects with technical organization.
• Engage in research and development of designs and systems.

Skills

Product development

Leadership in electrical tasks

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (BSEE or BSCompE)

Job description

Job Description

Arrow International, Inc. is seeking to add a Principal Hardware Engineer to our world-class Gaming Systems Team, based in Cleveland, Ohio. This position is integral to the development and successful launch of new and exciting server-based electronic gaming products in our E-Gaming Division.

Arrow International is the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of charitable gaming products and solutions. We produce and distribute a wide array of products including consumables (pull tab tickets, bingo paper and ink, etc.) as well as state-of-the-art electronic gaming products. Our products are sold, installed, and operated in numerous social and gaming venues around the world. We are experiencing record growth and offer this exciting career opportunity to join our team, where we focus on attracting talented individuals, empowering colleagues, and creating engaging products for our customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead architectural development efforts on platform and product level tasks.
• Plan and implement projects using technical organizational skills.
• Propose new features to products.
• Provide alternative solutions to issues.
• Participate in production support and problem resolution.
• Engage in research and development of experimental designs and systems.
• Mentor non-senior development staff.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of product development experience in the gaming field and related markets.
• Leadership experience in electrical tasks with mechanical and software elements.
• Strong project and organizational skills to define and achieve long-term goals.

Education: Bachelor's degree (BSEE or BSCompE) or equivalent work experience.

Expected Skills and Tasks:

• Lead electrical development efforts at the product level.
• Plan and implement projects, propose features, and develop solutions.
• Apply product development and design skills from prototype to manufacturing.
• Complete electronic and electromechanical projects in collaboration with technical teams.
• Interface with vendors as needed.
• Develop hardware solutions ranging from microcontroller-based circuits to integrating third-party peripherals and cabinet-level products.
• Define and lead testing of development projects towards production.
• Create documentation for testing, assembly, and operation.
• Collaborate with system and software engineers on product solutions.
• Participate in software development discussions, considering overall product implications.
• Experience with electrical and safety test certification is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
• Support production of new and existing products.
• Interact with other company groups and provide consultation on issue resolution.