Hardware Engineer I

Legrand

Hardware Engineer I supporting Legrand’s ZPE Systems data-center hardware certification activities. Reviewing schematics, validating Linux-based products, and maintaining global compliance documentation.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeBlumenau • 🇧🇷 BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in hardware product development, certification, and compliance, with a focus on embedded systems and Linux-based networking products. Proficient in technical documentation, schematic review, and collaboration with engineering teams to support product certification activities.

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Electrical Engineering DegreeHardware Product DevelopmentLinux-Based Networking KnowledgeSchematic Review SkillsDocumentation Management

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Hard Skills

Basic Electronics UnderstandingEmbedded Systems ExposureBoard-Level Design KnowledgeUART CommunicationI2C CommunicationSPI CommunicationUSB CommunicationEthernet CommunicationPCIe CommunicationGPIO Communication

Soft Skills

Strong Documentation SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

AltiumEasyEDAKiCadExcelMultimetersOscilloscopesPower SuppliesLogic Analyzers

Industry Keywords

Product CertificationCompliance ActivitiesTechnical DocumentationTest ReportsBOM DocumentationEnvironmental ComplianceEMC ComplianceSafety Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support product certification activities for ZPE Systems hardware products across global markets, including preparation, tracking, and organization of technical documentation
Work with internal engineering teams, test laboratories, certification bodies, and manufacturing partners on EMC, safety, RF, telecom, and environmental compliance activities
Review schematics for networking, serial communication, embedded computing, and peripheral interfaces under senior hardware engineers’ guidance
Assist with NPI activities, prototype bring-up, validation, issue tracking, manufacturing support, documentation, SOPs, and engineering change implementation
Support hardware debugging and validation of Linux-based products, including board-level testing, peripheral verification, log collection, and coordination with software/firmware teams
Maintain certification files, test reports, declarations, BOM-related documentation, technical construction files, and compliance records
Help identify design, documentation, or compliance gaps early in the development cycle
Support sustaining engineering activities for existing ZPE Systems hardware platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recent graduate in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
Entry-level candidate with hands-on exposure through internships, undergraduate research, academic projects, lab work, or product development activities
Strong interest in hardware product development, certification, compliance, embedded systems, and Linux-based networking products
Ability to work carefully with documentation, test reports, schematics, BOMs, datasheets, and certification requirements
Advanced English reading and writing skills, especially for technical documentation, datasheets, standards, and certification reports
Basic to intermediate understanding of electronics, schematics, components, circuits, power supplies, digital interfaces, and board-level design
Familiarity with Altium, EasyEDA, KiCad, or similar schematic review/development tools
Basic knowledge of UART, I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet, PCIe, GPIO, and serial communication standards
Basic Linux knowledge, including command-line usage, logs, device enumeration, networking commands, and embedded hardware interaction
Exposure to embedded systems, networking devices, or computer hardware platforms
Ability to read datasheets, application notes, test reports, and technical standards
Strong documentation skills and ability to maintain tracking files, checklists, reports, and certification records
Experience with Excel or similar tools for certifications, BOM information, test status, and issue lists
Basic lab skills with multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, or network/serial test equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
High employer 401K match
Paid time off (PTO)
Holiday pay
Short-term and long-term disability benefit plans
Paid maternity and parental leave
Bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans
Paid time off to volunteer
Employee Resource Group network