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Lansmont is the industry leader in dynamic testing equipment for product and package testing.  Our equipment is used in a broad cross section of industries from high tech to consumer packaged goods. We develop and manufacture dynamic testing equipment and instruments, and provide service, support and training to ensure that our customers have a productive and positive experience.

Lansmont is an equal opportunity employer with an environment that encourages personal and professional development. Our success is based upon our people, and we strive to recruit and retain highly qualified and motivated people in all areas of the company. We are looking for individuals who are excited about what they do, have high standards of quality and integrity, want to grow their abilities and are committed to the success of the business.

Lansmont Corporation is seeking Firmware/Hardware Design Engineer in Monterey, California.

Successful candidate must be able to create machine control firmware in an RTOS (real-time operating system) environment and be able to design microprocessor circuits and associated analog circuitry for use in control systems and instrumentation. Responsibilities would include taking designs from concept through production, providing all necessary documentation and support information.

This position reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create Control Firmware, design, test, and verify electronic designs for new products.
1. Design Control and Communications firmware.
2. Design microprocessor based control circuits.
3. Provide all required documentation for production.
4. Support design of test fixtures for new products.
5. Support finding solutions to production issues.

Update existing designs as required to fix issues or prolong useful life.
1. Work with manufacturing to resolve production issues.
2. Evaluate current designs to find cost effective solutions to production issues.
3. Evaluate change requests to determine feasibility.

Assist in conceptual design of future products.
1. Provide feedback on problems encountered with earlier designs.
2. Assist in the research and testing of new concepts and hardware.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
BSEE degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience is required, with a minimum of five years experience in design of microprocessor-based circuits including generation of firmware. A general analog circuit design skill is a plus. Experience in the use of Programmable Logic Arrays and basic knowledge of power supply design is desirable.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Candidate must have experience in specification writing, working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office software. Familiarity with Orcad schematic capture software is a plus. C programming skills are required.

• Knowledge of RTOS environments and tools;
• Efficient knowledge of basic analog and digital design principles along with experience in minimizing power consumption for battery powered circuits is desirable;
• Good communication skills and ability to generate clearly understood technical documentation;
• Proficient in mechanical design aptitude; and
• Experience in using oscilloscopes, meters and other test equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The workplace is a general office and electronics laboratory environment. Travel and some customer interaction may be required.

BENEFITS:
Lansmont offers challenging work in a great work environment. We offer qualified candidates an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending plan, three weeks of paid time off to start, 401(k) retirement plan, employee stock ownership plan and profit sharing. Lansmont is an equal opportunity employer.