Staff, HW Design Engineer

Carrier; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Staff Hardware Design Engineer to join their Hardware Development Team. This role involves designing system and board level control systems for commercial use. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in electronic hardware, digital and analog design, and proficiency with schematic capture software.

The position requires strong analytical skills, teamwork capabilities, and comprehensive knowledge of semiconductors, communication networks, and compliance standards. Join Carrier's mission of delivering innovative solutions that enhance sustainability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electronic hardware and design experience.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout software.
• Working knowledge of semiconductors and communication networks.

Responsibilities

• System and board level design of building automation controllers.
• Research, development, and qualification testing of electronic modules.
• Support product development projects and field issues resolution.

Skills

Electronic hardware and digital & analog design

Analytical and problem‑solving skills

Cross‑functional teamwork

Education

BS Degree

BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related technical degree

Tools

Schematic capture and PCB layout software tools

Circuit modeling and simulation tools (PSPICE or other)

Job description

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world‑class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

Automated Logic Corporation (ALC) is a total energy solutions provider. For more than 40 years, ALC has been dedicated to designing easy‑to‑use building automation systems that provide the highest possible energy efficiency, while ensuring occupant comfort. Through our global team of company branches and independently‑owned dealers, ALC offers industry‑leading technology with local, on‑the‑ground service that is hard to beat.

About this role

We are seeking an inventive, motivated, results‑oriented Staff, HW Design Engineer to work in our Hardware Development Team. As an Electronic Staff, Hardware Design Engineer, you will work on day‑to‑day objectives with significant impact and be responsible for difficult, sometimes complex system and board level design of wired and wireless room/building/campus networked automation controllers for commercial use.

Key Responsibilities

• System and board level design and analysis of building automation controllers for commercial and industrial use.
• Research, development, design, and qualification testing of networked electronic modules, equipment and systems.
• Leading and supporting product development projects, which require interfacing with component, layout, agency compliance, mechanical and test engineers, participating in engineering and manufacturing design reviews, as well as assisting with field testing and introducing new designs into manufacturing.
• This position does not include direct supervisory or personnel management responsibilities.
• You will not have direct field support responsibilities; however, you will be called upon to help our technical support department resolve field issues.
• Supporting continuous improvement of our products and product development processes.
• Level of Responsibility: Responsible for directing and leading projects or a complex component of a larger project, ensuring that business objectives and required specifications are met.
• Contributes to the team by applying their knowledge of one or more functional areas.
• Fully developed professional able to work without direct guidance or direction from others.
• Has in‑depth knowledge of the discipline and role.

Basic Qualifications

• BS Degree
• 7+ years of electronic hardware and digital & analog design experience

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related technical degree highly desirable
• 7+ years of experience designing robust circuits that meet EMC test requirements
• 7+ years of experience with schematic capture and PCB layout software tools
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a cross‑functional team and interface with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience with designing microprocessor‑based control systems.
• Working knowledge of semiconductors such as microcontrollers, FPGA's, DDR3, eMMC, serial interfaces and communication networks (I2C/SPI/UART/USB/RS-485), 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet networks, switched‑mode and linear voltage regulators, analog‑to‑digital converters, digital‑to‑analog converters, isolation and analog interfacing techniques.
• Experience with circuit modeling and simulation tools (PSPICE‑based or other) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of signal integrity fundamentals, power and timing analysis, DFT/DFM, FMEA, component stress derating analysis and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of practical product design issues and trade‑offs in commercial and industrial applications.
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, digital multimeter or DMM, signal generators, amplifiers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
• Experience documenting development data in test reports and detailed design documents, familiarity developing procedures and/or test specifications.
• Understanding of global compliance requirements like CE, UL, FCC, is a plus.
• Experience in program/project estimation and planning.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.