Job Description

SUMMARY

Digital circuit design and analysis using design tools, directing PCB layout, prototype verification using lab instrumentation and PC-based development tools, supporting manufacturing introduction and sustaining. Must be able to work in a team environment with manufacturing and various engineering disciplines including Systems, Software, and Mechanical by performing the following duties.

NOTHING IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENT'S RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THIS JOB AT ANY TIME.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create hardware design solutions such as digital circuit design, firmware applications, microprocessor-based board-level design, printed circuit board layout, motherboard design, digital signal processing, or real-time embedded multiprocessor design
• Oversee engineering life cycle of hardware products including architecture, design, and implementation
• Confers with Vice President of Engineering on the writing of functional specifications
• Designs product solutions and features using a hardware description language, CAD tools and other tools as required
• Primarily responsible for all schematic entry; may supervise junior Engineers on a project-by-project basis
• Responsible for printed circuit board designs, and oversees printed circuit board designs on a project-by-project basis
• Maintains relationships with vendors and specifies necessary parts
• Makes modifications to product lines as directed by Engineering Management
• Works closely with Engineering Managers in identifying bugs and building fixes
• Measures project percentage completion at critical stages and implement corrective action as directed by Engineering Managers
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and 4 years of experience in hardware design and implementation

• Experience with full life cycle development from proof of concept through manufacturing, including digital and analog hardware design, implementation, test and documentation is required

• Experience with Xilinx FPGA's and Xilinx development tools required

• Intel architecture processor design, including Core i7 preferred

• High-speed digital design, including PCI Express Gen 2/3, USB 3, DDR3/DDR4

• FPGA design, including VHDL and Xilinx FPGA

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be detail-oriented and balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess the ability to successfully plan, prioritize and organize work activities and adhere to strict deadlines follow instructions, procedures, and policies; identify and solve problems
• Must be conscientious about assignments and complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner
• Require minimal supervision to successfully complete tasks and assignments
• Must demonstrate initiative and ownership of assignments/projects
• Must report to work at scheduled time and maintain satisfactory attendance with limited unscheduled absences
• Must exhibit a professional appearance and behavior and maintain satisfactory performance consistent with expectations of the position and GMS policies
• Requires excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with executives, colleagues and individuals, internal or external
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, able to effectively interact with all levels of employees and management
• Must remain poised, professional and diplomatic under pressure
• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Must possess the ability and desire to encourage and facilitate a positive and productive work environment for all employees
• Must be able to work on-site the standard 8 AM-5 PM, Monday – Friday schedule and additional hours as necessary
• Limited travel required

MUST BE A US CITIZEN, PERMANENT US RESIDENT, OR CURRENTLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. ON A FULL-TIME BASIS WITHOUT CURRENT OR FUTURE EMPLOYMENT SPONSORSHIP.

General Micro Systems, Inc. (GMS) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

POST OFFER APPLICANTS MUST PASS A DRUG SCREEN AND IF REQUIRED, A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND /OR MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SECURITY CLEARANCE.

General Micro Systems, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GMS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GMS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. GMS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. GMS encourages applicants of all ages

Company Description

General Micro Systems, Inc. (GMS) has been in the embedded computing market since 1979 and is the oldest supplier of embedded computers in the world. Since its inception, GMS has been true to its mission statement to be the world’s leading technology independent supplier of Computing Engines. GMS engineers have utilized over 40 different CPU technologies to optimize our computing engine designs to be the most efficient processing sub-systems in the embedded computing market. Not only has GMS demonstrated superiority in hardware design, but also in software support. GMS software engineers are experts in a wide variety of languages and operating systems, as well as experts in software development for embedded microprocessors and microcontrollers and system BIOS development. This unparalleled commitment to modern technology has earned GMS the highest level of respect from our customers, the media, and even the competition. GMS has been recognized by the media for our innovation and we have received more ‘Product of the Year’ awards than all of our competitors combined.