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A Hardware Engineer designs and develops computer hardware such as circuit boards, chips, modems, and keyboards. Works with computer software engineers and developers to improve technology.
$124,237 / year median in Tennessee
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Hardware Engineer I at MedDots AI Hardware Engineer I at MedDots AI in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee Posted in about 13 hours ago.
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full-time About the Company MedRock Pharmacy is a fast-growing, tech-forward pharmacy specializing in dermatology and personalized medicine. Alongside pharmacy operations, our engineering team is building Med-Dots
- a modern pharmacy management platform that integrates directly with hardware at every step: precision scales, barcode scanners, label printers, and custom devices we design ourselves.
We value innovation, hands-on building, and a commitment to high-impact engineering. Job Description We are seeking a full-time Hardware Engineer I to design and build custom hardware for the Med-Dots platform. Where off-the-shelf devices don't exist or don't fit the pharmacy workflow, you'll create them
- from concept and prototype through firmware, enclosure, and integration with our software. This is an early-career role ideal for a hands-on builder who wants their devices used in production every day: microcontrollers, sensors, serial protocols, 3D printing, and the code that ties hardware into a real product. Key Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, and build custom hardware devices for the Med-Dots platform
- sensor/microcontroller-based devices (Arduino/ESP32/Raspberry Pi class), control interfaces, station fixtures, and purpose-built automation tools
- Write the firmware and integration code that connects your devices to our platform (serial/USB/network protocols, device APIs)
- Iterate from breadboard to production: schematics, enclosures (3D printing/CAD), small-run assembly, and documentation
- Work with the software team to define device behavior, data contracts, and integration points (scan events, weight readings, print jobs, station workflows)
- Evaluate and integrate commercial hardware (scales, scanners, printers) where it fits
- and build custom where it doesn't
- Test device reliability and failure modes; build configuration profiles and troubleshooting guides
- Support the deployed device fleet: drivers, firmware updates, and connectivity troubleshooting as needed Qualifications
- Degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Demonstrated builder
- personal or academic projects with microcontrollers (Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi), basic electronics, soldering, and ideally 3D printing/CAD
- Programming ability for firmware and integration (C/C++, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript)
- Understanding of serial communication (RS-232/USB/UART) and how devices talk to host software
- Methodical troubleshooting instincts
- able to isolate whether a fault is circuit, firmware, driver, or software
- Experience with commercial peripherals (scales, scanners, label printers) is a plus
- Strong communication and documentation habits; able to work on-site Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and auxiliary benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k + match Job Details
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Chattanooga, TN (on-site)
- Compensation: $18.00
- 25.
00 per hour