Sr Design Engineer

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At Christie®, we create award-winning light technology solutions and services that help our partners and customers deliver unforgettable shared experiences. We’re a global group of passionate people at a company committed to leading-edge innovation, creating high-quality illumination products and solutions, and inspiring our customers and one another. We like to say we’re a global company with local roots. We work collaboratively to support our partners in every market and region we serve around the world.

About the opportunity: 

We are looking for a Sr. FPGA Designer position who will be responsible for creating FPGA firmware used in the next generation of Christie's products. You will be working with a team of Design Engineers and Software Engineers in a fast-paced environment 
 
Responsibilities:
 
•    Carry out responsible and varied engineering assignments of moderate complexity and generally a component of a larger design project
•    Make design recommendations for new or improved products, processes or techniques based on technical expertise
•    Work as a team player, willing to help out in software areas as required by the team
•    Keep abreast of new technology
•    Ensure adherence to best business practices and procedures
•    Design, test and debug digital systems that typically involve an FPGA or other programmable logic device using common lab equipment
•    Design and maintain embedded firmware including Verilog HDL code and CIC++
•    Use FPGA design, simulation, timing analysis and debug tools such as Altera Quartus 11/Signal Tap and Model Sim/Questa
•    Assist with the hardware and firmware system architecture and specifications of next¬ generation products
•    Review and understand device datasheets and other technical data of new technologies and present ideas for incorporating into next-generation products

  
What we are offering: 

A competitive salary, vacation, health & dental benefits, and employer-matched 401 K pension plan. 
You will have opportunities to gain experience, grow and collaborate with professionals on a global reach. Whether you are working with the leading minds in the industry on high-profile projects, with internal teams to support continuous improvement, or with our customers to inspire and delight – your contributions will have influence.
 
The experience and skills we value: 

•    Bachelor's degree in a related field is also required
•    Typically, 5-7 years minimum to be fully competent
•    Designed, tested and debugged digital systems that typically involve an FPGA or other programmable logic devices using common lab equipment
•    Designed and maintained embedded firmware including Verilog HDL code and CIC++. Experience using FPGA design, simulation, timing analysis and debug tools such as Altera Quartus 11/Signal Tap and Model Sim/Questa

What Will Put You Ahead:
 
•    Provide engineering expertise/design recommendations to the project or assignment
•    Participates in planning and scheduling of work to achieve objectives
•    Solving problems by use of a combination of standard procedures, modification of standard procedures, or methods developed in previous assignments

WORKPLACE GUIDELINES:  
  
Occasional:    

•    Standing, Bending, Pushing/Pulling  
•    Light Lifting (up to 25 lbs.), Moderate (25-50 lbs.) to Heavy (50 lbs.+)   
•    Reaching above shoulder level   
•    Travel (ex. Noise Volume etc.)  

Frequent:   

•    Reading and Writing  
•    Ability to Comprehend  
•    Sitting and using finger movements   
•    Communicating orally   
•    Handling objects (manual dexterity)  
•    Reason and analyze   
•    Perform calculations  

Christie is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status (VEVRRA). We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.  

If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., please call Human Resources at (714) 236-8610. We are open Monday through Friday from, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pacific Time. 

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO):

Christie Digital Systems provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, or other protected veteran, marital status, familial status, age, handicap or disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: 

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