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Lanco Group of Companies · 1 month ago

Hardware Support Engineer

Homewood, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $90K/yr

4+ years exp

Lanco Group of Companies is seeking a Hardware Support Engineer responsible for supporting the development and lifecycle of electronic hardware products. The role involves hands-on validation, component management, and technical troubleshooting while acting as a liaison between engineering, procurement, and production teams.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with design engineers to validate prototype hardware using advanced lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, etc.)

Independently manage and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), including revision control and component lifecycle tracking

Source and qualify electronic components, including identifying alternates for obsolete or long lead-time parts

Interface with suppliers to gather lead times, cost information, and technical specifications

Support prototype builds by preparing component kits, coordinating with assembly teams, and resolving build issues

Generate and maintain technical documentation such as test reports, validation plans, and assembly guidelines

Participate in Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and document updates to support release-readiness

Provide guidance on component selection and documentation best practices to cross-functional teams

Train and mentor junior team members or technicians as needed

Qualification

Electronic product developmentTechnical troubleshootingComponent managementLab instruments familiarityComponent datasheets understandingEngineering drawings familiarityEnvironmental testing knowledgeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCollaboration skills