Hardware Engineering Manager plans and directs all aspects of hardware engineering activities within an organization. Ensures all hardware engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organization's established polices and objectives. Being a Hardware Engineering Manager reviews and approves testing and QA procedures. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Hardware Engineering Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Hardware Engineering Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Hardware Engineering Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience.
Hardware Engineer III provides analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of hardware for products. Develops test strategies, devices, and systems. Being a Hardware Engineer III performs stress and performance tests on a variety of computer hardware including circuit boards, processors and wiring. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Hardware Engineer III typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Hardware Engineer III typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.
Hardware Engineer V provides analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of hardware for products. Develops test strategies, devices, and systems. Being a Hardware Engineer V performs stress and performance tests on a variety of computer hardware including circuit boards, processors and wiring. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Hardware Engineer V typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Hardware Engineer V typically requires 10+ years of related experience. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization.
Hardware Engineer IV provides analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of hardware for products. Develops test strategies, devices, and systems. Being a Hardware Engineer IV performs stress and performance tests on a variety of computer hardware including circuit boards, processors and wiring. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Additionally, Hardware Engineer IV requires bachelor's degree. To be a Hardware Engineer IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group.
The Senior Hardware Engineer develops test strategies, devices, and systems. Provides analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of hardware for products. Being a Senior Hardware Engineer may require a bachelor's degree. Performs stress and performance tests on a variety of computer hardware including circuit boards, processors and wiring. In addition, Senior Hardware Engineer typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Working as a Senior Hardware Engineer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.