Hardware Engineer

country: TW all locations: [Hsinchu] commitment: Full-time department: Device Department location: Hsinchu team: Hardware Team Key Responsibilities: Architecture & Design: Develop sophisticated schematic solutions and PCB layouts for new Ajax devices, ensuring high reliability and scalability. Strategic Optimization: Proactively identify opportunities for cost reduction and performance enhancement through component unification and innovative architectural shifts. Project Oversight: Lead complex hardware projects from initial concept through to mass production (10,000+ units/month), ensuring all technical risks are mitigated. Cross-Functional Consultation: Act as a subject matter expert for the firmware and supply chain teams to optimize the hardware-software interface and manufacturing yield. Prototype Lifecycle: Lead the “bring-up” process, debugging complex issues and defining rigorous testing protocols for design validation. Requirements: Advanced Circuit Design: Expert-level calculation of circuit elements and high-fidelity simulations of device behavior. EDA Mastery: Professional proficiency in Altium Designer (experience with managed libraries and 3D modeling is preferred). Design for Excellence (DfX): Proven track record of designing for LVD/EMC compliance and mass manufacturing (DFM/DFT). Power Management: Deep expertise in designing both battery-powered and mains-powered (85–265 VAC) devices. Full Lifecycle Ownership: Experience preparing comprehensive production documentation (BOM management, Gerber files, assembly drawings) using Git for version control. Communication: Fluent English is required for technical documentation and international collaboration. Preferred Qualifications: Supply Chain Leadership: Direct experience working with vendors and manufacturers for high-volume production. High-Speed Design: Advanced understanding of Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI). Experience with S-parameters, PDN impedance modeling, and TDR measurements. System-Level Thinking: Ability to write or review embedded software (C/C++, STM32) to facilitate deep-level debugging and hardware-software co-design. Regulatory Mentorship: Experience guiding products through global certifications (UL, CE, RED), beyond basic compliance.