LHH · 1 day ago
Lead Hardware Engineer
Willowbrook, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
6+ years expLHH is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team, focusing on the design and development of automotive battery and electrical system test equipment. This role involves providing technical leadership and hands-on engineering expertise to deliver high-quality hardware solutions for various products.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Lead hardware design and development for new platforms and products
Provide technical ownership and guidance for all aspects of hardware design
Mentor and guide junior hardware engineers on the team
Facilitate hardware engineering Scrum events, including Sprint Planning and Retrospective
Create and maintain product technical documentation (specifications, design documents)
Design, troubleshoot, and validate microcontrollers and embedded mixed-signal systems at the component level
Perform schematic capture, board layout collaboration, and development validation
Initiate and participate in hardware/platform design reviews
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, production, etc.) to support design tasks
Work with customers and technical teams to understand requirements and develop solutions
Partner with Supply Chain and suppliers for component selection, approval, and manufacturability
Contribute to hardware engineering process improvements and future platform architecture decisions
Provide ongoing troubleshooting and post-delivery technical support
Resolve technical questions and issues for deployed hardware
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
6+ years of hardware engineering experience, preferably in automotive or battery/electrical systems
Proven experience with microcontrollers, embedded systems, mixed-signal hardware, and PCB design
Strong knowledge of hardware validation, schematic capture, and board bring-up
Experience leading engineering teams or providing technical mentorship
Excellent collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills
Familiarity with hardware engineering standards and process improvement initiatives
Ability to travel between locations as needed
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing opportunities based on company and individual performance
12 days of vacation per year (prorated), 5 emergency PTO days, plus 10 company-paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees; employee contributions may apply
401(k) plan with employer match available
Life and disability insurance at no additional cost
Tuition reimbursement (including 50% of textbook costs)
Onsite wellness screenings and flu shots
Subsidized health club memberships
Employer-provided meals
Discounts with auto suppliers
Free charging stations for hybrid/EV vehicles
Company-sponsored events
Company
LHH
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Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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