To those new to hardware,

it seems mysterious and profound.

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Why can they get it working just by changing a few resistors and capacitors?

Why do I struggle for hours with no luck?

Oh… it’s all about experience.

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But what exactly is experience? It’s hard to describe, but it feels impressive. This sense of admiration sparks curiosity and drives you to learn—the first requirement to become an engineer. Yet it is far from enough. You also need a clear learning path, plus 99% effort and 1% inspiration.

►►► To become a hardware engineer

You first need these essential skills...

Required professional knowledge >>>

Digital circuits, analog circuits, high-frequency electronics, digital signal processing, microcomputer principles, C language, and more.

You must master not only hardware but also the “soul” — software: RTOS, FS, MODBUS, SERVICE SOFT, SILA, etc.

And that’s not all. You also need knowledge of biology, cells, DNA, nucleic acids, and more.

Continuous learning and self-transcendence are essential.

Essential tools >>>

Soldering iron, multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, logic analyzer, electronic load, ESD workstation, programmable power supply, thermal imager…

We master all these tools to pursue only the best and most reliable designs.

Common components >>>

Resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, MOSFETs, discrete devices, ICs, electrical components, motors…

We work with these components every single day.

Spirit of excellence >>>

Schematic design, component selection — evaluating millions of components, from domestic to imported ICs, to choose the most suitable parts and guarantee instrument reliability at the source.

PCB design: every resistor, capacitor, and wire is carefully adjusted for reliability.

Extreme testing >>>

High/low temperature, boundary, limit, mechanical stress, electrical stress, and harsh electromagnetic environment testing. No defect is overlooked. From design to delivery, instruments undergo cumulative uninterrupted testing of over 10,000 hours and thousands of operations.

Carefulness and patience >>>

Beyond professional skills, you need extraordinary carefulness and patience. Every detail in schematic and PCB design must be perfect. Even an improper via can become a major hidden danger later. The devil is in the details, so we must stay sharp to find and solve problems early.

Final supplier qualification ensures material reliability. Incoming inspection confirms compliance with design requirements. N rounds of processes guarantee product quality and customer confidence.

Stories from the team

A lighthearted rant

Shortly after joining, Engineer Pan got his first task and worked straight until midnight. He faced a tough challenge right away, clocking over 90 hours in his first week. After overcoming countless difficulties, he conquered the mission. Since then, he has worked tirelessly, with few days off, tuning PD, fighting EMC, seeking hope in despair, and finding himself in persistence. Engineer Pan is a typical example of Rocgene’s R&D team.

Hardware engineers tackle problems like walking on a sine wave: at the trough when stuck, at the peak when inspired. Everyone has their own frequency. The higher the frequency, the faster problems are solved. We switch to high-frequency mode at work and low-frequency mode in daily life.

The silent figure at work

Hardware engineers tackle problems like walking on a sine wave: at the trough when stuck, at the peak when inspired. Everyone has their own frequency. The higher the frequency, the faster problems are solved. We switch to high-frequency mode at work and low-frequency mode in daily life.

About Rocgene

Founded in 2016, Rocgene (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. is a high-tech biotechnology company established by scientists and industry professionals, driven by core technologies. Rocgene transforms cutting-edge life science research into clinically applicable products, developing proprietary research and molecular diagnostic tools.

Rocgene is certified as a National High-Tech Enterprise and Zhongguancun High-Tech Enterprise. It holds 26 patents (12 invention, 9 utility model, 5 design) and 32 software copyrights. It operates a clean workshop of over 10,000 ㎡ in Xuzhou High-Tech Zone. With courage to transcend and ambition to excel, Rocgene aims to be a forward-looking industry leader.

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