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Matrix designs, manufactures, and sells innovative technological products that help keep people safe. Originally focused on the underground coal mining industry, Matrix has expanded into new industrial markets in the United States and globally.

We are currently seeking an Electronic Hardware Engineer to design and develop hardware components and systems. You will work closely with other engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of hardware projects. This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong foundation in electronics and a passion for hardware development. This position works in a team environment at our home office in Newburgh, IN. This is not a remote position.

This position reports to the Manager of Hardware Systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Contribute to product design requirement definition by gathering inputs and translating them into clear hardware needs
• Develop and maintain hardware specifications based on defined requirements, standards, and applicable constraints\
• Build, instrument, and test proof-of-concept hardware to evaluate feasibility, risks, and design tradeoffs
• Design and document electrical schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer (preferred) or equivalent tools
• Prototype and test circuits against requirements, and troubleshoot issues using standard lab methods and tools
• Participate in design reviews and incorporating feedback and action items
• Develop product verification test fixtures and procedures to validate hardware performance and requirements compliance
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (e.g., drawings, assembly instructions, and test procedures) to support production readiness
• Provide technical support and training to installation/repair technicians and field services personnel, as needed
• Create and maintain engineering documentation (e.g., manufacturing drawings, regulatory approval drawings, test procedures/reports, user manuals, product specifications, evaluation reports, proposals/estimates, and technical reports)
• Support occasional field or environment testing (e.g., warehouses or mine sites) to gather data and validate product performance
• Support component lifecycle management by identifying obsolescence risks and helping qualify acceptable substitute parts

Qualifications & Competencies

Employment Eligibility & Verification

All applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the I-9 form, as required by federal law. Additionally, candidates will be required to undergo an employment verification process before beginning work. Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other visas) at this time.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 28 years of experience in electronic hardware design and development
• Demonstrated experience using PCB design tools (e.g., Altium DesignerpreferredKiCad, OrCAD, Eagle, etc.)
• Good understanding of analog and digital circuit operation and design techniques
• Proficient knowledge of electrical test and measurement techniques using common lab equipment (DMMs, power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to isolate root cause and recommend corrective actions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and cross-functional teams

Working Conditions

• Most of the work will take place in a climate-controlled office or lab setting
• Travel to supplier/partner facilities or to customer/field locations, supporting initial product R&D and testing or troubleshooting may be required occasionally (industrial or mining sites possible)
• Matrix employees are furnished with and required to wear safety gear such as hard hats, steel toe shoes, reflective clothing, earplugs, and safety glasses when working in those locations requiring such protective gear

Physical Requirements

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, or crouch. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Benefits

• First day coverage of all benefits - no waiting period
• Premium free medical, dental and vision insurance working spouse must take single major medical at their place of employment if offered
• On-site health clinic
• Basic Life (2x annual base salary at no cost)
• Optional Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance (no cost)
• 401(k) Plan with up to an 8% company match
• FSA for Health Care and Dependent Care
• 10 Paid annual holidays plus vacation time
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Scholarship Program
• Optional Gym Membership
• ESports Room