Hardware Engineer

Hardware Engineer
 

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 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• Competitive Salary
  
• 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).
  

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