Sr. Engineer-RISC

Advantech USA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision plan

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Generous vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company events & lunches

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Job summary

Advantech USA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support RISC-based computing platforms, circuit design, and system validation. You will engage with customers and collaborate with software/firmware teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, pre-/post-sales support, and prototype development for demonstrations and training. A strong emphasis on communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in RISC and x86 hardware design, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of Arm-based computing architectures.
• Experience reading schematics and PCB layouts.
• Proficiency with C programming; Linux experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support integration, design, and validation of system architectures and circuits.
• Collaborate with software/firmware teams throughout development.
• Provide pre-/post-sales technical support and feasibility testing.
• Develop solutions for customer requirements and perform system testing.
• Build demonstration prototypes for sales and marketing.
• Address field issues and coordinate with field personnel.
• Occasionally lift and carry equipment and work extended hours as needed.

Skills

RISC hardware design

x86 hardware design

C programming

Linux

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

Advantech is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a focus on RISC-based computing platforms. This role combines hands‑on circuit design support, system validation, and customer‑facing technical support. This role is well suited for an engineer who demonstrates initiative, effectively manages competing priorities, and can identify and resolve issues during product validation.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration, design, and validation of system architectures, interfaces, and electrical circuits for RISC‑based embedded computing platforms.
• Collaborate with software and firmware developers throughout system development
• Provide pre‑sales and post‑sales technical support, including feasibility testing, data measurements, technical responses to customer bids, RMA verification, and on‑site technical training
• Assess customer technical requirements, develop solutions, perform system testing, and support installation in customer environments
• Build hardware and software demonstration prototypes to support sales and marketing efforts, including rapid prototyping and system integration
• Address field issues and coordinate with field sales personnel
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry moderate‑weight equipment and work for extended periods while sitting, standing, or walking, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with RISC and x86 hardware design, installation, and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of RISC‑based (e.g., Arm) computing architectures
• Ability to use a multimeter, oscilloscope, and other standard electronic troubleshooting equipment
• Ability to read and troubleshoot mechanical drawings, schematics, and PCB circuits
• Experience with application coding using industry‑standard languages such as C is a plus
• Familiarity with Linux environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with RISC‑V based designs
• Experience supporting customers in a technical pre‑sales or post‑sales capacity
• Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE)
• Winning culture with a friendly, team‑oriented environment!
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation and paid holidays package
• Company events, and lunches
• Referral Bonus

Work Authorization

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information can be found athttps://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html

Equal Employment Opportunity

Advantech is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We accept applications directly from candidates only and will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees absent a formal agreement.