Software Mind

Hardware/Electrical Design Engineer

Software Mind · San José, San José Province, Costa Rica
San José, San José Province, Costa Rica Posted 2026-07-10
Type
Full-time
Experience
3-5 yr

Design hardware and electrical control systems for industrial automation equipment, including but not limited to conveyor systems, sortation equipment, and flow-control devices used in parcel, logistics, and e-commerce distribution operations.

This role sits within their hardware engineering team, and is responsible for design only, while other teams handle field installation and commissioning. Projects are substantial in duration, and engineers move from one project to the next as design phases complete.

Required Qualifications

  • Senior-level experience (5+ years) in hardware/electrical design for industrial automation or material handling equipment
  • Strong AutoCAD proficiency
  • Solid understanding of the physical components involved (motors, drives, sensors, PLCs)
  • Strong English communication skills for real-time collaboration with U.S. engineering counterparts and project teams
  • Ability to work independently, remotely

We are Software Mind, an awesome team of engineers who are ready to ramp up any top-notch company’s projects! Our aim? To always be one step ahead. Become part of a multicultural company in constant growth with an excellent work environment certified by Great Place To Work!

About the Client

Our client is a U.S.-based engineering company specializing in automation controls and hardware design for large-scale parcel, logistics, and e-commerce distribution operations. Their projects involve automated conveyor systems, sortation equipment, and flow-control devices deployed in warehouse and distribution environments, and more.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Design hardware and electrical control systems for automated material handling equipment
  • Produce AutoCAD drawings, schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams to document designs
  • Apply working knowledge of components used in equipment (motors, drives, sensors, PLCs, safety devices)
  • Translate project specifications and mechanical requirements into buildable designs
  • Maintain BOMs and design documentation
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications
  • Work on a project basis, with assignment to specific projects for the duration of the design phase

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Work with cutting-edge cloud and container technologies
  • Flexible work arrangements and collaborative team environment
  • Impact on organization-wide digital transformation initiatives
Software Mind

Software Mind

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Stage & Valuation
Private · $417M
Key Investors
Enterprise Investors, Ailleron
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