Job Description

Job Location: Asheville NC - Fletcher, NC 28732Calling all creatives, solvers, analysts, planners, doers, and visionaries!
East West is seeking an Asheville-based Hardware Electrical Engineer to lead end-to-end product development. This role focuses on electronics design, value engineering, and collaboration with internal teams and global partners to deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
JOB SUMMARY
This hands-on role focuses on designing and developing advanced hardware solutions with a strong emphasis on power electronics, translating customer requirements into reliable, manufacturable designs. You will lead projects from concept through production, collaborating with internal teams and global partners to ensure seamless execution. Experience in firmware/software integration or mechanical systems is a plus, making this an ideal position for engineers who thrive in multidisciplinary environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead technical execution and collaborate with project management to ensure timely, high-quality designs throughout the product lifecycle.
- Engage with customers to define product specifications and development proposals.
- Create compelling, cost-efficient engineering solutions aligned with customer needs.
- Develop/ supervise technical documentation: schematics, PCB layouts, Gerber files, BOMs, Certification Submissions, DFEMA, and test procedures.
- Define component strategies and oversee prototype development.
- Coordinate with domestic and international engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and repeatability.
- Conduct design reviews and implement qualification testing plans for reliability.
- Work within structured design processes (e.g., ISO9001) to ensure compliance and quality.
- Support smooth transition of approved designs to NPI and production teams.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY & SKILLS
- 4-year degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field; advanced certifications preferred.
- 6+ years of experience in hardware/electrical design and product development.
- Strong capability in customer interface, project technical support, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong problem-solving skills with expertise in electronic engineering disciplines:
- - High-speed digital design experience, including signal integrity and layout best practices.
- - Power supply design experience (DC/DC, LDOs, efficiency optimization, and thermal considerations).
- - Strong analog design capability, especially sensing and signal conditioning circuitry.
- - Experience in wireless and wired communication interfaces, including SPI. I2C USB., Ethernet, Bluetooth, WiFi, and Ethernet.
- - Familiarity with embedded software development and real-time embedded operating systems (RTOS).
- - Familiarity with IoT communication concepts, protocols, and system integration.
- Proficiency in PCB design tools and documentation standards.
- Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence use in design, research, and development.
This job description is a summary of the responsibilities associated with this role and may be amended as required by the company.
We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.