Daikin Comfort
The world's largest HVAC company in Houston, TX is seeking a Principal Engineer in Hardware Engineering to lead and participate in the development of PCB/hardware for HVAC equipment. The role requires an understanding of electro‑mechanical systems and involves working closely with cross‑functional teams to develop and implement hardware solutions that meet performance, quality, and cost requirements. The successful candidate must have expertise in hardware design, system integration, signal integrity analysis, and testing methodologies. They will lead design reviews, identify and resolve design issues, and provide technical guidance and support throughout the product development lifecycle. The Principal Engineer will also mentor and coach junior engineers and keep up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Position Responsibilities May Include
Develop PCB (BOM, Schematic and Layout), with relays, RS485, BLE, Zigbee and microcontrollers
Schematic capture
Component selection and symbol/footprint creation
Pre-production design validation via SPICE Simulation
Post-production board bring-up and validation
Alternate/substitute parts analysis
Perform detailed bench and lab testing of hardware
EMI/EMC driven design
Analyze application and determine appropriate IEC tests for the PCBs
Create and maintain project documentation, such as design specifications and BOMs (Bill of Materials)
Analyze and evaluate design specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Develop test plans and perform testing to validate and verify PCB designs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as mechanical and electrical engineers, to ensure successful integration of PCB designs
Optimize designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability
Identify and troubleshoot issues with existing PCB designs
Manage and oversee PCB fabrication and assembly processes
Ensure adherence to design and manufacturing standards and guidelines
Design and implement complex multi-layer PCBs
Develop and maintain design libraries and component databases
Participate in design reviews and provide technical expertise and recommendations
Evaluate and select appropriate materials and components for PCB designs
Develop and implement PCB testing procedures and quality control measures
Other
Interface well with other teams to perform root cause analysis and develop solutions to production problems.
Coordinate with production engineering and maintenance teams to lead equipment repairs and projects.
Develop Hardware and ICT specification
Develop MTBF and dFMEA of the PCB-A
Performs other tasks as assigned
Nature & Scope
Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product, or service improvements
Solve unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business
Contribute to the development of functional strategy
Lead teams or projects with broad visibility to achieve milestones and objectives
Typically operate with broad latitude in a complex environment
Knowledge & Skills Technical
Proficient in a PCB design tool, preferably Altium
Experience in PCB design strategies and techniques to meet strict EMI/EMC
Experience with Signal and Power Integrity analysis methods and tools
Skilled at schematic capture, component/footprint creation, and board layout
Experience in microcontroller based, double layer PCB design
Experience in EMC driven design
Experience in converting design practices in PCB design tool rules
Power and EMF Calculation (Steady State and transient)
Familiarity with similar Industry standards - Automotive, Medical, Oil and Gas, Flow Control, HVAC
PCB manufacturing: knowledgeable about PCB manufacturing processes and technologies, including surface mount technology, through-hole technology, and PCB assembly.
Design for manufacturability: able to design boards that are optimized for manufacturing, including considerations such as PCB layer stack-up, trace routing, and component placement.
Signal integrity: an understanding of signal integrity concepts such as crosstalk, signal reflections, and impedance matching.
Regulatory compliance: knowledgeable about safety standards and regulatory requirements related to PCB design and manufacturing, including RoHS, REACH, and UL.
Excellence in Microsoft office tools - including Advanced Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, MS Word, Automation via VBA and Macro and SharePoint
Shall posses excellent communication, ability to explain complex technical contents, desire to work in diverse, cross‑functional team and work towards common objective
Process
Hardware Project Management and Lifecycle
Board level Unit Testing
Test Management Tools (JIRA, RQM, HPQC)
Hands‑on experience with measurement devices for EMI/EMC component and system level dFMEA
Project management: able to manage projects effectively, including defining project scope, setting timelines, and managing budgets.
Mentor and train junior engineers.
Develop best practices training material for internal engineering training
Effective communication skills
Experience
12-15 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated ability to deliver complex Hardware projects, with distributed, medium to large size project team
Managing multi‑year Hardware projects
Evidence of career progression
Education/Certification
Bachelors in Electrical Engineer (with Electronics focus) required
Masters in or PhD preferred
Professional Engineer Designation (PE Certification) preferred
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
Minimal Traveling requirement of up to 10%
People Management No
Reports To: Manager, Hardware Engineer.
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States. The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.
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Position Responsibilities May Include
Develop PCB (BOM, Schematic and Layout), with relays, RS485, BLE, Zigbee and microcontrollers
Schematic capture
Component selection and symbol/footprint creation
Pre-production design validation via SPICE Simulation
Post-production board bring-up and validation
Alternate/substitute parts analysis
Perform detailed bench and lab testing of hardware
EMI/EMC driven design
Analyze application and determine appropriate IEC tests for the PCBs
Create and maintain project documentation, such as design specifications and BOMs (Bill of Materials)
Analyze and evaluate design specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Develop test plans and perform testing to validate and verify PCB designs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as mechanical and electrical engineers, to ensure successful integration of PCB designs
Optimize designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability
Identify and troubleshoot issues with existing PCB designs
Manage and oversee PCB fabrication and assembly processes
Ensure adherence to design and manufacturing standards and guidelines
Design and implement complex multi-layer PCBs
Develop and maintain design libraries and component databases
Participate in design reviews and provide technical expertise and recommendations
Evaluate and select appropriate materials and components for PCB designs
Develop and implement PCB testing procedures and quality control measures
Other
Interface well with other teams to perform root cause analysis and develop solutions to production problems.
Coordinate with production engineering and maintenance teams to lead equipment repairs and projects.
Develop Hardware and ICT specification
Develop MTBF and dFMEA of the PCB-A
Performs other tasks as assigned
Nature & Scope
Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product, or service improvements
Solve unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business
Contribute to the development of functional strategy
Lead teams or projects with broad visibility to achieve milestones and objectives
Typically operate with broad latitude in a complex environment
Knowledge & Skills Technical
Proficient in a PCB design tool, preferably Altium
Experience in PCB design strategies and techniques to meet strict EMI/EMC
Experience with Signal and Power Integrity analysis methods and tools
Skilled at schematic capture, component/footprint creation, and board layout
Experience in microcontroller based, double layer PCB design
Experience in EMC driven design
Experience in converting design practices in PCB design tool rules
Power and EMF Calculation (Steady State and transient)
Familiarity with similar Industry standards - Automotive, Medical, Oil and Gas, Flow Control, HVAC
PCB manufacturing: knowledgeable about PCB manufacturing processes and technologies, including surface mount technology, through-hole technology, and PCB assembly.
Design for manufacturability: able to design boards that are optimized for manufacturing, including considerations such as PCB layer stack-up, trace routing, and component placement.
Signal integrity: an understanding of signal integrity concepts such as crosstalk, signal reflections, and impedance matching.
Regulatory compliance: knowledgeable about safety standards and regulatory requirements related to PCB design and manufacturing, including RoHS, REACH, and UL.
Excellence in Microsoft office tools - including Advanced Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, MS Word, Automation via VBA and Macro and SharePoint
Shall posses excellent communication, ability to explain complex technical contents, desire to work in diverse, cross‑functional team and work towards common objective
Process
Hardware Project Management and Lifecycle
Board level Unit Testing
Test Management Tools (JIRA, RQM, HPQC)
Hands‑on experience with measurement devices for EMI/EMC component and system level dFMEA
Project management: able to manage projects effectively, including defining project scope, setting timelines, and managing budgets.
Mentor and train junior engineers.
Develop best practices training material for internal engineering training
Effective communication skills
Experience
12-15 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated ability to deliver complex Hardware projects, with distributed, medium to large size project team
Managing multi‑year Hardware projects
Evidence of career progression
Education/Certification
Bachelors in Electrical Engineer (with Electronics focus) required
Masters in or PhD preferred
Professional Engineer Designation (PE Certification) preferred
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
Minimal Traveling requirement of up to 10%
People Management No
Reports To: Manager, Hardware Engineer.
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States. The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.
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