Hardware Electrical Controls Designer

Engineering

Warren Direct Hire Oct 2, 2026

CSI is seeking a talented and detail\-oriented **Hardware Designer** to join our engineering team. The Hardware Designer will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and documentation of electronic hardware systems and products. This role involves collaborating with cross\-functional teams to create innovative, reliable, and cost\-effective hardware solutions that meet customer and business requirements.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in electronic circuit design, PCB layout, product development, and troubleshooting, along with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Design, develop, and validate electronic hardware solutions for new and existing products.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation.
• Develop analog, digital, mixed\-signal, and power circuits based on product requirements.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and failure analysis to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Support prototype builds, testing, debugging, and verification activities.
• Develop test plans and procedures for product qualification and validation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to evaluate components, resolve technical issues, and support production activities.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, design optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, drawings, specifications, and revision control documentation.
• Provide technical support for sustaining engineering and field\-related issues as needed.

**Required Qualifications**

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3\+ years of experience in hardware design and product development.
• Experience designing analog and digital electronic circuits.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, Cadence, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of electronic components, microcontrollers, processors, and communication interfaces.
• Experience with laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and digital multimeters.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT) principles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem\-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience with embedded systems and firmware integration.
• Knowledge of wireless communication technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi\-Fi, LoRa, or cellular technologies.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI, UL, CE, FCC, or other regulatory standards.
• Experience with high\-speed digital design and signal integrity analysis.
• Understanding of power electronics and battery\-powered device design.
• Project management or product lifecycle management (PLM) system experience.