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Product Development Engineer

The Product Development Engineer will be involved in various aspects of hardware & software development, from prototyping and redesign to manufacturing support and quality control. In this role, the Product Development Engineer will work collaboratively with a small, but dynamic team of engineering professionals. This is a full-time, in person position, located at our offices in Carlisle, PA.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise in product development; lead and/or participate in the design and development of new products.
• Develop/Debug test firmware for product prototypes.
• Assist with researching and sourcing compatible components when Z-Band is notified of long lead time/ EOL components.
• Use modern CAD tools to develop electronic circuit designs in support of RF systems for new products and test prototypes - generating schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout, extract Gerber files and bill of materials.
• Research and keep abreast of industry standards and best practices in CATV and broadband distribution systems, along with electronic circuit design.
• Generate documentation including test reports, drawings, specifications, test procedures, user manuals and other technical items.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Provided technical leadership & training of internal sales team, field representatives, manufacturing partners and other partners on Z-Band products as well as competitive products integrated within a Z-Band ecosystem.
• Collaborate with the Director of Engineering/Senior Management to develop multi-year, technological roadmaps.
• Assist in general lab set-up, organization and maintenance.
• Adheres to all Company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
• Perform additional responsibilities when required*.

Relationships and Roles:

• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet Company core values.
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments.
• Able to prioritize, work independently, and to consistently meet commitments, objectives and deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Maintain contact with clients to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on the customer, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Associate’s degree (or higher) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, strong work experience or suitable combination.
• Familiar with embedded C, C++, Python and JSON.
• Experience with various CAD software packages, specifically OrCAD, Fusion360 and AutoCAD is strongly preferred. Experience with Zuken, Altium, Mentor-Graphics Pads is definitely a plus.
• Knowledge of RF test equipment such as Spectrum & Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and Field Test Meters would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Basic CATV/DOCSIS principles is advantageous.
• Capable of carrying on a professional conversation with vendors, partners and customers.
• Strong capacity for understanding diverse technical areas, communication proficiency, problem solving/analysis and the ability to collaborate as a member of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• 3 years experience with embedded systems (preferred)

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carlisle, PA 17013: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate's Degree or higher (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)