Hardware Support Engineer jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Mi-Jack Products · 5 months ago

Hardware Support Engineer

positionHomewood, Illinois, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$75K/yr - $90K/yr
date4+ years exp

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

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingService Industry
check
H1B Sponsor Likelynote

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

Electronics degreeElectronic product developmentComponent datasheets understandingLab instruments familiarityEngineering drawings familiarityEnvironmental testing knowledgeProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field
Minimum of 4 years of experience in electronic product development, testing, or hardware support roles
Familiarity with lab instruments, schematic/BOM tools
Strong understanding of component datasheets, specifications, and electrical characteristics
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments

Preferred

Familiarity with Engineering drawings would be a benefit
Understanding of environmental testing and approvals would be a benefit

Benefits

Paid time off
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan

Company

Mi-Jack Products

twittertwittertwitter
company-logo
Mi-Jack® Products is the manufacturer of Travelift® and Translift Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes (RTG).
dateFounded in 1954
location
Hazel Crest, Illinois, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.mi-jack.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Mi-Jack Products has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Recent News

Research and Markets
Rubber Tired Gantry Smart Port Cranes Strategic Business Report 2025: E-RTGs Pave the Way for Sustainable and Efficient Container Operations
2025-06-21
Company data provided by crunchbase