Junior Hardware Engineer

Join to apply for the Junior Hardware Engineer role at TLNT About us: At TLNT, we believe that recruitment is more than just filling roles — it’s about connecting humans with humans. We’re a people‑first organization partnering with top U.S. companies to help them grow by attracting exceptional talent, and we know that the right content can open the right doors. About our partner: A global leader in premium kitchen technology is seeking a Junior Hardware Engineer to support the design and development of electrical hardware systems for consumer products. This role offers hands‑on exposure to real‑world product development, working alongside experienced engineers on control systems, power electronics, and user interface hardware from concept through production. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a leading US company. What You'll Do Design analog and digital circuits for microcontroller-based design applications Develop power supply circuits, motor control systems, and sensor interface electronics Select components considering performance, cost, reliability, and supply chain factors Create and review schematics, PCB layouts, and bill of materials (BOM) Design for manufacturability, testability, and compliance with regulatory standards Work closely with firmware engineers during architecture definition and system design Provide hardware specifications, timing diagrams, and interface documentation Support firmware development through hardware bring‑up and debugging Collaborate on hardware‑firmware partitioning decisions for optimal system performance Participate in code reviews when firmware impacts hardware behavior Develop test plans and validation procedures for circuit boards and assemblies Conduct design verification testing, including functional, environmental, and stress testing Debug hardware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment Perform EMI/EMC pre‑compliance testing and implement mitigation strategies Support safety certification testing (UL, CE, FCC) Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation and specifications, including layouts, schematics, test plans, manufacturing specifications, and component libraries Support design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) activities Collaborate with contract manufacturers on PCB fabrication and assembly Develop and execute manufacturing test procedures and calibration processes Conduct root cause analysis for field issues and implement corrective actions What You Need Experience: 2‑4 years of related experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field Technical Skills: Expert in MS Office, especially Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel Experience in analog and digital circuit design Experience with circuit simulation tools (SPICE, LTspice, or similar) Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium (preferred), OrCAD, KiCAD, or similar Understanding of power supply design (linear regulators, switching converters) Knowledge of motor control circuits Experience designing NFC circuits for contactless communication is preferred Experience in component obsolescence management and design lifecycle Experience with test equipment: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power analyzers, multimeters Understanding of EMI/EMC design principles and mitigation techniques Familiarity with relevant safety standards (UL, CE, FCC) Strong understanding of mechanical‑electrical integration Experience designing hardware for small appliances or consumer products is preferred Bilingual in English and Spanish is a must Physical Demands: Ability to sit up to 8 hours per day, with walking and standing required frequently Visual acuity is required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, reading documents, reports, and emails Repetitive hand movements for tasks like typing or assembly Amount of Travel Required: Up to 25% travel required Salary & Perks This is a full‑time, long‑term position with benefits required by law. The position is immediately available. Hybrid in Monterrey, Mexico. Monday through Friday, during regular business hours - (Monterrey Time Zone). The next step will take you to an application form that requires you to answer some questions and upload your resume in English. Please answer completely so that we can get to know you better. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TLNT by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr