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Embedded Hardware Design Engineer (Seattle-area)

June 9, 2010

Apply your hardware and software engineering skills at a busy Seattle-area subsidiary of German-based developer and manufacturer of System-on-Module (SoM) industrial computers for the embedded systems industry.   We are a small and dynamic company offering a stimulating and rewarding work environment with considerable growth potential. 

Apply to: employment (at) phytec (dot) com

Overview

In this position you will develop custom hardware in support of volume OEM deployment of PHYTEC SoMs based on ARM9, ARM11, ARM Cortex A8/A9, Intel ATOM and other embedded processors. This hardware will be based on customer specifications, drawing from our standard SOM and Carrier Board designs, as well as other applicable circuitry libraries and reference designs. You will work on all aspects of the solution lifecycle including: initial design requirements and specifications, schematic capture, board bring-up and validation, parallel test fixture planning and development, and approval for release to manufacturing. In addition to close collaboration with PHYTEC hardware engineers and product managers, this position interacts with PHYTEC customers as well as third-party solution vendors.

Primary Duties

  • Specify and develop board-level circuitry (using Mentor Graphics DxDesigner) and applicable test hardware per applicable PHYTEC Design Rules, customer requirements, DFM, DFT, cost objectives, development milestones and other applicable considerations
  • Liaison with Project Manager, Development Manager and/or Contract Manufacturing personnel in all steps in the development process
  • Develop comprehensive product test fixtures for serial production of custom hardware and/or PHYTEC SoMs
  • Document and maintain test process to enable use of product test fixtures by PHYTEC test department personnel
  • Develop software routines and modules for standard functional and electrical test of custom hardware and PHYTEC SoMs
  • Engage in manual test and bring-up of prototype PHYTEC SoMs, as needed, prior to completion of serial production test fixtures and processes

Other Duties (as needed)

  • Provide prompt response to customer technical support and/or sales inquiries on PHYTEC SoMs and related hardware and software products (via e-mail, telephone, online Knowledge Base, and site visits)
  • Assist with readying new Rapid Development Kits (RDK) for market, as well as maintaining existing products
  • Liaison with development engineers, sales engineers and Documentation Manager to create, review, and maintain product documentation, to include: Application Notes, QuickStart Instructions, and Hardware Manuals
  • Engage in other technical, sales, support, marketing, trade show and administrative duties, as necessary

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Schematic capture and C/C++ programming abilities
  • 3 – 5 years work experience as a hardware design engineer
  • board-level subassembly design experience with 32-board processors; including: memory bus, power management, GPIO and peripheral interface (Ethernet, USB, serial, LCD/LVDS) support circuitry
  • Familiarity with debugging and test equipment, tools and methodologies
  • Ability to quickly learn new development tools and programming skills for a variety of platforms
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Capability to work both independently and within a small team environment
  • Flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a high energy work environment

Desired Skills

  • Hardware layout experience
  • Multiple hardware platform experience (in particular ARM and XScale)
  • Familiarity with Windows Embedded CE and embedded Linux

About PHYTEC

PHYTEC develops and manufactures OEMable embedded hardware and software solutions. In addition to standard products, we offer hardware and software design services which range from technical support, hardware design, BSP adaptation, to complete turn-key solutions. Founded in 1986, PHYTEC has since earned an excellent reputation in the embedded industry for high quality design and production of OEM-able System on Modules (SOMs) and Rapid Development Kits that accelerate embedded developments.  PHYTEC is based in Mainz, Germany, with subsidiaries in the United States (PHYTEC America LLC) and France (PHYTEC France S.A.R.L.), as well as distributors in more than twenty countries.

  • Job location: Bainbridge Island, WA
  • Apply to employment (at) phytec (dot) com
  • Compensation: D.O.E. ($78,000 to $87,000 annual); Compensation includes paid vacation, SIMPLE-IRA retirement plan and company-funded medical and dental plan, annual bonus
  • Principals only. No third party applicants
  • No phone calls about this job
  • http://www.phytec.com/about/hardwareengineer.html

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    Analog IC Field Applications Engineer, North Dallas, Full-Time

    June 7, 2010

    Analog IC Field Applications Engineer, North Dallas, Full-Time

    Join an award-winning manufacturing and design company that develops the latest in Power Management and other sophisticated Analog IC’s. Combine your analog circuit design expertise and field applications skills to this global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality electronics products with established clientele in the consumer electronics, communications, computing, and industrial markets. In this key customer-facing role as Field Applications Engineer, you will maintain relationships with engineering contacts, sales representatives and distributor field personnel. Assist in resolving customer issues related to product performance, circuit implementation, prototypes and other critical support needs. Serve as liaison with sales force, engineers, and customers, and provide training to sales personnel. Create new product proposals and define new product specs, while providing feedback to marketing in support of product development and introduction. Documentation such as application and design notes for company literature and website, along with weekly status reports for senior management, will be part of your responsibility. You will travel throughout a defined territory and may have some overseas travel. The company provides an excellent benefits package in addition to generous salary and opportunities to grow professionally. If you meet the requirements listed, please send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com for immediate consideration.

    Requirements:

    - BSEE or relevant engineering degree, along with extensive analog circuit design and development experience

    - Thorough understanding of analog applications across sectors such as computing, communications, electronics, automotive and industrial applications

    - Prefer experience with Power Management IC’s, linear products, or LED drivers. Will consider any Analog IC experience with the right combination of skills. This is not a strong mixed signal IC role

    - Strong knowledge of market factors along with customer-facing experience in a similar role

    - Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills

    - Ability and desire to travel as needed for success in the role

    - Strong teamwork skills; self-direction; ability to set priorities and meet goals in a fast-paced high-growth environment

    If you meet the requirements listed, please send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com for immediate consideration.

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    Sr. Embedded Linux Software Engineer (Video Electronics), 90-110K target + nice bonus! N. Dallas Suburb

    June 7, 2010

    Sr. Embedded Linux Software Engineer (Video Electronics), 90-110K target + nice bonus! N. Dallas Suburb, great benefits

    Exciting role working with a privately owned organization who is dominating their market-place. This small but growing and profitable firm that has doubled its revenue is seeking an embedded software engineer to work on advanced video controls and embedded software for various video content delivery mechanisms. Some of these devices are used in sophisticated, compact and robust set-top boxes. Others can be used in video displays in a variety of settings included those associated with digital signage and digital video delivery. The primary focus of this job is the development of embedded and communication related software. The engineers wear many hats in a vibrant team setting and tactile, hardware centric environment. You will also develop and integrate software in full-life cycle for both custom projects, and commercial products sold in greater quantity. This will be a challenge and the work is fast paced and refreshing. The big picture products are tangible and the internal engineering labs exude a high-tech electronics atmosphere. In this position you will wear many hats and can be rewarded with significant challenge and opportunity to learn new skills in the embedded-Linux, and low level applications markets. If you meet the requirements, please send your MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com.

    Requirements

    – 5-8+ years of embedded software or application layer software associated with video delivery systems

    – Experience with video controls, video on demand, DVR or Set-top boxes or video streaming or decoders (not at the lowest DSP level) etc.

    – Prefer uClinux or embedded Linux but open to Windows and other platforms coupled with strong low level programming.

    – Device driver skills in Linux or Windows DDK environment a plus

    – Pluses would include experience with video imaging, camera controls, video chip-set integration; LED displays have worked on handsets, video display, digital signage, RF tuners, set-top-box, video on demand, video content delivery for universities, sporting arenas, hotels, casinos, education, travel, entertainment venues etc

    Skill menu (skills / technologies considered pluses but not all required): h.264, h264, h.263, h263, mpeg, mpeg2, mpeg4, jpeg, ddk, device driver, video, transport, audio decoders, demuxers, NuMega, WDM, buffers, SoftICE 1394, arm, mips, MP3 streaming, audio, playback media, bios, pcmcia, Visual C++, .Net, C#, Javascript, DVR, signage

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