Embedded Hardware Systems Engineer

Position Overview

dormakaba is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join our Farpointe Data business in San Jose, California (hybrid). In this role, you’ll take ownership of electronics throughout the full product lifecycle, from schematic design and PCB layout in Altium Designer through product validation, manufacturing, and production support. You’ll also collaborate with external design partners, support new product introductions, manage sustaining engineering activities such as ECNs and component obsolescence, and troubleshoot hardware issues. This is a hands-on opportunity within a small team, working closely with operations and firmware engineers while seeing your work move quickly from design into production and make a meaningful impact on our products.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $130,000 - $150,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

What you will do

• Design and revise PCBs for access control readers and related products, including schematic capture, PCB layout, library management, and design release using Altium Designer
• Own component selection and BOM management, including approved parts, lifecycle status, second sources, PCN/EOL tracking, and ensuring designs are production-ready
• Lead and oversee external hardware design partners, including scoping and scheduling work, conducting design reviews, and reviewing and redlining schematics and layouts
• Support manufacturing and new product introduction, working with PCB fabricators and contract manufacturers on DFM, stack-ups, panelization, assembly documentation, pilot builds, production testing, and work instructions
• Manage engineering changes and product documentation, including ECNs, revision control, BOMs, fabrication and assembly drawings, and coordination with operations
• Bring up, validate, and troubleshoot hardware, including bench testing, design verification, root cause analysis, field and manufacturing issue resolution, and support for product compliance testing

What we require

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of hands-on electronics and PCB design experience, including hardware that has progressed into production
• Proficiency with Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout, library and footprint management, and design review
• Working knowledge of mixed-signal hardware design, including power supplies, regulators, microcontrollers, and interface circuits
• Experience with BOM and component management, including part selection, lifecycle and obsolescence management, approved vendor lists, and engineering change/revision control
• Hands-on manufacturing and lab experience, including DFM, production testing, test fixtures, lab instrumentation, and fine-pitch soldering/rework

What we prefer

• 5+ years of hands-on PCB and electronics hardware design experience, preferably with RF/radio hardware such as 125 kHz proximity, 13.56 MHz NFC/RFID, or Bluetooth, including antenna design, matching networks, and RF measurement
• Experience with product compliance and certification, including FCC Part 15/IC requirements and working with external test laboratories
• Experience managing external hardware design partners, including design houses or contractors, with the ability to review and provide technical direction on their work
• Familiarity with formal engineering processes and standards, including PLM/ERP systems, document control, and applicable IPC standards such as IPC-2221 and IPC-A-610
• Experience with physical product development, including reviewing STEP files for board fit, connector alignment, and enclosure clearance; experience with access control, security, or other regulated hardware products is a plus

What we offer

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

Work in a place where you matter – apply now!