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PropelGrad

Hardware Development Engineer

Full-TimeRemoteMayfield Heights, Ohio$22-$32/hour
Posted: February 2026Apply by: May 25, 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time

Start Date: Summer

Department: Software Engineering & Development

Position Overview

As a Hardware Engineering Intern/Co-op, you will have the opportunity to join a dynamic team developing the next generation of new automation control systems. In this position, you will be part of a team initially challenged with the critical role of validating the functionality and performance of the new hardware and ensuring our products meet all functional, regulatory and safety requirements. If you want to be part of a team that believes in knowledge sharing, collaboration and is committed to using engineering development practices and technology to overcome any challenges, then it is the place for you.

You’ll be expected to

  • Work on an agile team to design electrical circuits, develop test requirements and execute hardware verification test plans with traceability to product requirements, including board level functional testing, EMC/EMI, Safety Agencies (UL, ATEX, IECEX), Functional Safety (IEC 61508), and Environmental.
  • Perform programming, analysis, and troubleshooting of electronic hardware prototype.
  • Contribute to associated product design documentation and test reports.
  • Take ownership of assignments by understanding expected output, requesting help as needed, and helping teammates as needed.
  • Build relationships with technical leads and peers to grow your knowledge of the product development lifecycle.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Must be enrolled for at least one semester after the co-op concludes.
  • Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or similar technical degree.
  • Previous co-op/intern experience in Hardware Development.
  • Experience using design capture tools, able to read & understand schematics, and have basic knowledge of circuit theory and operation, including microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog and/or DC-power conversion, programmable devices (CPLDs, FPGAs).
  • Hands-on experience with hardware test equipment, including debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
  • Experience developing and/or using programs (assembly, C/C++, Python, ladder) for product initialization, debug, or test.
  • Experience working as part of a team using Agile/Scrum methodologies in a Scaled Agile Framework.
  • Knowledge of industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers.
  • Experience performing product certification testing, such as testing to meet CE and IEC 61010.

Compensation

The compensation for this role is $22 – $32 hourly.

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