Mid-Level Hardware Engineer at American Innovations LTD

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analog Circuit Design, Mixed-Signal Electronics, PLM Systems, BOM Management, ECO Process, Manufacturing Test, Hardware Debugging, Failure Analysis, Altium, Lifecycle Management, Sustaining Engineering, Product Engineering, Vendor Qualification, Jira, Arena PLM, RMA Debug

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Description Who we are: American Innovations protects people and the environment by providing proven compliance solutions to oil and gas professionals from the field to the office. More than 30 years of experience drives innovative solutions that address the need for efficient data collection, reporting, and analysis – an integrated family of hardware, software and professional services backed by relentless customer service. We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Mid-Level Hardware Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role will be responsible for the design, validation, and support of analog and mixed-signal electronics used in field-deployed industrial systems. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in analog circuit design, enjoys solving real-world engineering challenges, and is comfortable supporting products throughout their entire lifecycle—from concept and development through manufacturing and field support. In addition to hardware design responsibilities, this position plays an important role in product lifecycle management by maintaining engineering documentation, managing bills of materials, supporting engineering change processes, and helping ensure continuity between engineering and manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and work closely with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and product teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions that support our customers' critical operations. Hardware Sustaining & PLM Own Arena PLM for hardware scope, revision control, and release documentation. Maintain sustaining visibility. Production support, failure analysis, and field issue resolution Cost reduction initiatives and alternate vendor qualification Manufacturing Test Backup Execute manufacturing and production test sustaintint tasks. Build documented backup. Escalate changes or test strategies as needed. Directed Hardware Support Execute directed schematic/BOM/support tasks - test point additions, sustaining HW changes, prototype support. Collaborate on manufacturing-testable design inputs. Partner with Operations, Procurement, Quality, ME, and Program Managers on sustaining intake, prioritization, and PAC visibility. Requirements Key Qualifications BSEE or equivalent with credible bench / hardware debug experience (not PLM-only or document-only) 4–7 years in sustaining engineering, manufacturing engineering, product engineering (hardware), or hardware roles with heavy sustaining / lifecycle ownership Demonstrated ownership of BOM, ECO, obsolescence, EOL mitigation, cost reduction, and alternate-part / second-source workflows PLM systems experience (Arena preferred; Windchill or equivalent acceptable) Manufacturing support and lifecycle management — production sustaining, contract manufacturing coordination, controlled release discipline Manufacturing test literacy — test points, functional test impact, ECO regression on production test (not principal test architect) Comfort working with Operations, Procurement, Contract Manufacturing, and Quality Accepts sustaining-first scope (~50–60% in year one); disciplined use of Jira and Arena Nice to Have Experience sustaining field-deployed or industrial electronics (installed base, long product life, Ops-driven changes) Exposure to test & measurement, data acquisition, or industrial monitoring products (sustaining context — not program analog architect) EOL mitigation and alternate sourcing with documented qualification evidence Comfort working cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, test engineering, and manufacturing teams Altium or team schematic/CAD exposure (sustaining edits and BOM support) Field / RMA debug experience Interest in growing directed program EE skills over time (not required at hire) Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the US (visa sponsorship is not provided at this time) and must be able to pass a pre-employment background and drug test. American Innovations is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design, validation, and sustaining support of analog and mixed-signal electronics for industrial systems. This includes managing the hardware product lifecycle via PLM, handling BOMs, and coordinating with manufacturing and quality teams.