About this role
What You Will Do
- Drive hardware development across the full product lifecycle, from concept to production.
- Coordinate domestic and offshore manufacturing operations.
- Review and validate ODM designs to meet Arable’s quality standards.
- Develop technical documentation for designs, testing, and support.
- Lead hands-on prototyping of new hardware products and features.
- Work with QA teams on product validation and testing.
- Collaborate with product management, software, operations, and customer success.
- Manage key vendor relationships and guide component selection.
- Troubleshoot hardware issues and coordinate bug tracking and resolution.
- Support manufacturing test fixtures and processes.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship, influence technology direction, and strengthen the team’s engineering capabilities.
Experience and Skills
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- 6+ years of hardware engineering experience spanning the full PCB design lifecycle.
- Proficiency with schematic capture, PCB layout, board bring-up, and lab equipment.
- Knowledge of regulatory testing, including FCC and CE, and new product introduction (NPI) processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- A self-directed approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Preferred
- Advanced technical degree.
- 8+ years of experience bringing multiple hardware products to mass production.
- Experience managing or collaborating with offshore teams.
- Knowledge of C programming for embedded systems.
- Experience with wireless product design (WiFi, BLE, cellular) and/or RTOS.
- Background in agricultural or environmental sensor technology.
- Experience leading engineering initiatives, developing processes, or mentoring engineers.
- Expertise in low-power system design, particularly for solar-powered and battery-powered devices.
Qualities for Success
- Passion for Sustainability: Care deeply about global food systems and environmental impact.
- Startup Mindset: Thrive in a fast-paced environment and take ownership across multiple responsibilities.
- Technical Leadership: Lead through engineering expertise, sound judgment, and ownership of results.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively and build productive relationships across teams.
- Resourcefulness: Develop cost-effective solutions and troubleshoot real-world field challenges.
- Adaptability: Stay current with emerging technologies and navigate new challenges.
- Mentorship: Share knowledge and help elevate the work of colleagues and partners.