Principal Hardware Engineer

Arrow International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in gaming solutions is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to lead the development of new electronic gaming products. This role involves significant responsibilities in architectural development, project planning, and mentoring within a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence. Candidates should possess extensive experience in gaming product development along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product development experience in gaming.
• Leadership experience in electrical tasks with mechanical and software elements.
• Strong project and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural development efforts on platform level tasks.
• Mentor non-senior development staff.
• Define and lead testing of development projects toward production.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Organization

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

BSEE or BSCompE

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 continue to grow at a record pace and offer this exciting career opportunity to join our team where we focus on attracting and engaging exceptional talent, empowering colleagues to achieve fulfilling careers, and creating fun and engaging products that are second to none for our customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead architectural development efforts on platform and product level tasks
• Use technical organization skills to plan and implement projects
• Propose new features to products
• Provide alternative solutions to issues
• Participate in production support and problem resolution
• Participate 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, with additional experience in complementary markets
• Leadership experience in electrical tasks with mechanical and software elements
• Strong project and organizational skills to define and implement long-term goals

Education:

• Minimum 4-year degree, such as BSEE or BSCompE, with additional work experience

Expected Skills and Tasks:

• Lead electrical development efforts on product level tasks
• Plan and implement projects using technical organization skills
• Propose new features and provide solutions to issues
• Apply project management skills for planning, tracking, and reporting progress
• Design and develop electronic and electromechanical projects, from prototypes to manufacturing
• Define and lead testing of development projects towards production
• Create documentation for testing, assembly, and operation
• Collaborate with system and software engineers to develop integrated product solutions
• Contribute to software development discussions, understanding the impact of changes
• Experience with electrical and safety test certification is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities
• Support production of new and existing products
• Interact with other groups within the company and provide consultation on issue resolution