Hardware Engineer III

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Hardware Systems Engineer to join the DPC/ZPE Systems in Fremont, CA. We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Hardware Engineer to join our engineering team. As a Hardware Engineer, you will design, develop, and test hardware systems and components for our cutting-edge network management products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, operations, as well as contract manufacturers, to ensure that our hardware solutions meet stringent quality, performance, and reliability standards.

About Us: ZPE Systems develops and manufactures secure remote in-band and out-of-band management solutions for enterprises to access, control, manage, and automate critical IT infrastructure from the data center to the edge. Companies that maintain or operate many data centers, campuses, and branch locations, such as those in healthcare, supply chain, education, government, and finance, trust ZPE’s Intel-based serial consoles, services routers, and cloud management software to eliminate human error, close security gaps, and resolve interoperability issues. ZPE Systems was founded in Silicon Valley in 2013 with sales and support offices worldwide, with continuous expansion through a growing network of trusted partners and service providers.

What Will You Do?

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Development:
• Develop hardware designs for network management solutions, including routers, serial consoles, and edge network components.
• Assist with circuit design, PCB layout, and component selection for high-performance, reliable, and energy-efficient hardware.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers and vendors to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Coordinate with firmware and software teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware components.
• Prototyping and Testing:
• Build and test hardware prototypes, refining designs based on test results.
• Conduct measurements and analyses to verify design integrity and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers to review prototype and production testing results.
• Manufacturing and Production Support:
• Work closely with contract manufacturers to resolve technical issues during production, ensuring products meet quality and performance expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to optimize cost, performance, and reliability of products.
• Documentation and Compliance:
• Create detailed documentation, including production documents, specifications, test reports, and work instructions, and provide cross-departmental training based on the documentation. 
• Work closely with certification labs to attain certifications and regulatory compliance for ZPE products.
• Enable continuous effort to ensure products stay up to date on current certifications and compliances and maintain comprehensive and organized documentation to enable a smooth process of product sales and shipping.

Required Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in hardware design and development, preferably in the networking or telecommunications industry.
• Proven experience with circuit design, PCB layout tools, and debugging.
• Strong knowledge of digital and analog circuits, power management, and high-speed signal design.
• Hands-on experience with using hardware diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and soldering tools to troubleshoot and test electronic circuits.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., SMT, injection molding, machining, assembly, etc.).
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or ODMs for hardware development and production.
• Familiarity with product testing and validation processes, including functional and reliability testing, as well as EMI/EMC and safety compliance testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Experience with root cause analysis and implementing corrective/preventive actions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with IoT devices, edge computing, or data center hardware.
• The ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese is desirable for working with international teams and manufacturing partners.

Salary Range $145,000-155,000

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.  For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

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