Job Description
An Electrical Engineer at Alarm.com ADC is responsible for designing, validating, and debugging embedded hardware systems for connected devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, compliant, and manufacturable products.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, validate, and support the production of embedded hardware systems for connected devices.
- Contribute to schematic design, system-level integration, and debugging across product development stages.
- Assist in designing and validating circuits involving digital logic, analog interfaces, power supplies, and RF modules.
- Lead hardware debugging efforts related to signal integrity, power rail behavior, and communication interface failures.
- Participate in preparing and executing test plans for validation and verification of products.
- Evaluate and select electronic components by reviewing datasheets and application notes.
- Document test results, validation findings, and design changes clearly and accurately.
- Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to support prototype builds and resolve issues.
- Prepare and manage hardware documentation including BOMs, schematics, and validation reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in embedded hardware development.
- Proficient with schematic and layout tools such as OrCAD, Allegro, or Altium Designer.
- Hands-on experience with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, or logic analyzers for circuit bring-up or debugging.
- Strong familiarity with common electronic components resistors, capacitors, regulators, MCUs, etc., and basic application of datasheets.
- Solid understanding of communication protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, or SDIO.
- Ability to read and understand schematics, follow test plans, and document test results clearly.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive, ownership-oriented mindset toward technical problem-solving.
- Excellent communication skills in Chinese and working-level proficiency in English both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders across global teams.
- Assist in the design and validation of circuits involving digital logic, analog interfaces, power supplies, and RF modules to ensure stability and regulatory compliance.
- Lead hardware debugging efforts for issues such as signal integrity, power rail behavior, or communication interface failures, with support from senior engineering staff.
- Participate in the preparation and execution of test plans for validation and verification across all product development stages.
- Evaluate and select components for new designs by reviewing datasheets and application notes.
- Document test results, validation findings, and design changes clearly and accurately.
- Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to support prototype builds and drive efficient issue resolution.
- Prepare and manage essential hardware documentation for product releases, including BOMs, schematics, and comprehensive validation reports.
Benefits & Perks
Immediate responsibility and empowerment to perform from day one
Opportunity to work directly with executives and develop cross-functional expertise
Collaborative and engaging work environment that fosters community and camaraderie
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