Senior Hardware Engineer

CHEP

Senior Hardware Engineer designing and developing IoT hardware systems for CHEP, partnering with global teams on innovative technologies. Manage hardware design efforts with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hardware system architecture, low-power design techniques, and integration with firmware and software for IoT applications. Proficient in hardware debugging, testing methodologies, and compliance processes to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Hardware System ArchitectureLow-Power Hardware DesignOrCAD Capture ProficiencyRF and Wireless TechnologiesHardware Debugging and Troubleshooting

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Hard Skills

Hardware Design SpecificationsBoard-Level DesignElectronic Component SelectionTesting Protocol DevelopmentRoot-Cause AnalysisDesign-for-Manufacturing (DFM)Design-for-Test (DFT)Embedded Hardware DesignPCB Stack-Up DesignEnvironmental Qualification

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

OscilloscopesLogic AnalyzersSpectrum AnalyzersPCB Layout Design Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

IoTLPWANCellular NetworksEMI/EMC MitigationProduct Lifecycle Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate system requirements into detailed hardware design specifications, ensuring alignment with firmware and software requirements.
Design and develop hardware modules and systems for low-power, small-scale devices operating in challenging environments.
Collaborate with Firmware and Software Engineers to ensure seamless integration of hardware with tracking and sensor telemetry applications for LPWAN or Cellular IoT networks.
Develop and execute testing protocols to verify the end-to-end functionality of prototype devices, including hardware, firmware, and connectivity.
Participate in technical design reviews, providing input on system architecture and deployment strategies to optimize hardware performance.
Conduct simulations and prototyping to validate hardware designs and ensure compliance with system specifications and environmental constraints.
Continuously explore and implement improvements to hardware development processes, enhancing performance, reliability, and efficiency.
Provide technical leadership and guidance in hardware engineering, ensuring best practices in design, testing, and deployment across the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 8+ years of experience in related fields.
Strong knowledge of hardware system architecture, board-level design, and electronic component selection.
Proficiency with OrCAD Capture for schematic design and PCB layout design tools.
Knowledge of low-power hardware design techniques, including battery-powered system design and power optimization.
Understanding of RF and wireless technologies used in IoT products, such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, Thread, Zigbee, LoRa, or Cellular.
Strong hardware debugging and troubleshooting skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other laboratory equipment.
Knowledge of hardware verification, validation, and product qualification methodologies.
Ability to perform root-cause analysis and drive issue resolution in a structured and organized manner.
Understanding design-for-manufacturing (DFM), design-for-test (DFT), and product lifecycle development processes.
Desirable: MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred with 5+ years of experience.
Advanced knowledge of RF system design, antenna integration, RF performance optimization, and wireless certification processes.
Expertise in low-power system architecture for battery-operated and energy-constrained IoT devices.
Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation, and compliance testing methodologies.
Experience with embedded hardware design.
Proficiency with PCB stack-up design, board layout reviews, and manufacturing design considerations.
Knowledge of hardware reliability, environmental qualification, and product lifecycle management processes.
Familiarity with ODM, CM, and global supply-chain development models.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities