Hardware Engineer

Company Description Lionel Brands Group LLC is a home for iconic, fan-first brands focused on modern collectibles, including legacy model trains, die-cast vehicles, model kits, slot cars, and other hobby products. The company serves passionate communities of fans, hobbyists, and collectors in categories where authenticity, craftsmanship, and attention to detail are essential. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Lionel, AMT, Polar Lights, Hawk, MPC, Lindberg, Auto World, and Big Country Toys. Team members contribute to products that celebrate nostalgia, innovation, and high-quality design for a global enthusiast audience.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Hardware Engineer role based in Concord, NC. The Hardware Engineer will design, develop, and test electronic hardware for model trains, die-cast vehicles, slot cars, and related hobby products. Responsibilities include creating circuit designs and schematics, selecting components, collaborating with product designers and mechanical engineers, and supporting the integration of hardware with embedded systems and control software. The role involves building and evaluating prototypes, troubleshooting hardware issues, optimizing performance, and ensuring safety and compliance with relevant standards. The Hardware Engineer will also document designs, contribute to continuous improvement of hardware platforms, and support manufacturing and quality teams during product ramp-up.

Qualifications

• Strong hardware engineering foundation, including experience with Hardware Development and general Hardware design practices.
• Proficiency in Circuit Design and Electronics Hardware Design, including schematic capture, PCB layout collaboration, and component selection.
• Knowledge of Computer Hardware principles and interfaces relevant to embedded control, consumer electronics, or similar products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with prototyping, lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies), and hardware debugging techniques.
• Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and communication interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART) is beneficial.
• Ability to read and create technical documentation, work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality teams, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of safety, regulatory, and reliability considerations for consumer or hobby electronics products is a plus.