Hardware Engineer

Company Description

Savant Systems, Inc., a recognized leader in home control and automation, is one of the fastest-growing smart home companies in the luxury and mid-markets.  Its powerful Pro technology brings climate, lighting, entertainment, security and energy together in a single, award winning application interface for homeowners.

Savant Power is focused on developing sustainable energy solutions for homes, businesses and utilities.  With Savant Power, homeowners can view available green energy production, dynamically control consumption and reduce their overall carbon footprint.  We work closely with all divisions of Savant and GE Lighting, a Savant Company.

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Hardware Engineer with strong experience in digital and analog circuit design, including systems powered directly from AC mains. This role focuses on the design and development of mixed-signal hardware platforms that interface with high-voltage AC power, convert and regulate power safely, and integrate precision analog and digital control systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing offline power supplies, understanding regulatory requirements, and bringing products from concept through certification and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital and analog circuits for mixed-signal embedded systems.
• Design circuits operating from AC mains (120/230VAC), including:
  • AC-DC power conversion (flyback, buck, PFC, isolated/non-isolated topologies)
  • Rectification, filtering, and surge protection
  • Inrush current limiting and EMI filtering
  • Isolation strategies (optocouplers, transformers, digital isolators)
• Design and validate power supply subsystems (LDOs, DC-DC converters, battery backup systems as applicable).
• Implement protection circuitry (overcurrent, overvoltage, thermal protection, short-circuit protection).
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards (UL, IEC, CE, FCC, etc.).
• Perform creepage and clearance analysis in PCB layout for high-voltage sections.
• Develop and review PCB layouts with attention to:
  • High-voltage isolation barriers
  • EMI/EMC mitigation
  • Signal integrity and grounding strategies
• Design analog front ends (AFEs) including amplifiers, filters, ADC/DAC interfaces, and sensor signal conditioning.
• Integrate microcontrollers and digital interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet as applicable).