Hardware Design Engineer (Open Interest)

Actalent; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits through Manulif

Paid vacation pay

Paid statutory holiday pay

Employee discounts and perks programs

Job summary

Actalent is actively seeking Hardware Design Engineers with Analog and/or Digital circuit experience for opportunities across Canada. Roles involve product development, system design, testing, and board-level electronics projects, with pay ranges and contractual variety.

The posting is a talent network open interest designed to connect candidates with vendor requirements for contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent opportunities, including remote, hybrid, and onsite work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years hardware design experience.
• Experience with analog and/or digital circuit design.
• Ability to create schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design analog and digital circuits.
• Develop hardware solutions for embedded systems.
• Create schematics and support PCB design activities.
• Perform component selection and circuit analysis.
• Support board bring-up, integration, and testing.
• Conduct hardware validation, verification, and testing.
• Work with firmware, software, systems, and manufacturing teams.
• Create technical documentation and design reviews.

Skills

Analog & Digital Design

Schematic Capture

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence OrCAD

Mentor Graphics

FPGA Design

Lab Equipment

Job description

Hardware Design Engineer (Analog & Digital) Talent Network (Open Interest)

Location: Opportunities Available Across Canada (Remote, Hybrid, and Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Permanent Opportunities

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We partner with startup organizations, industry leaders, and Fortune 500 companies across Canada to support some of the most innovative engineering projects in the market. Our clients span a wide range of industries, including:

• Aerospace & Defence
• Telecommunications
• Semiconductor
• Medical Devices
• Automotive
• Industrial Automation
• Robotics
• Consumer Electronics
• Energy & Utilities
• Transportation & Rail

We regularly support Hardware Engineering hiring initiatives and are always interested in connecting with talented Analog, Digital, FPGA, and Electronics Design Engineers who are open to learning about new opportunities.

Open Interest Posting

Are you a Hardware Design Engineer with experience in Analog and/or Digital Circuit Design? Actalent receives frequent requests from clients seeking hardware professionals for product development, system design, testing, validation, and board-level electronics projects. This posting is intended to build our talent network for current and future opportunities. While this posting does not represent a specific opening, qualified candidates may be contacted regarding positions that align with their skills, experience, and career objectives.

Typical Responsibilities

Depending on the opportunity, responsibilities may include:

• Designing analog and digital electronic circuits
• Developing hardware solutions for embedded and electronic systems
• Creating schematics and supporting PCB design activities
• Performing component selection and circuit analysis
• Supporting board bring-up, integration, and troubleshooting
• Conducting hardware validation, verification, and testing
• Working with firmware, software, systems, and manufacturing teams
• Performing root cause analysis and resolving hardware issues
• Supporting products throughout the full development lifecycle
• Creating technical documentation and design reviews

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of hardware design experience
• Experience with analog and/or digital circuit design
• Understanding of electronic components and system architectures
• Experience creating schematics and technical documentation
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills

Additional Skills Considered Assets

• PCB Design and Layout
• Altium Designer
• Cadence OrCAD
• Mentor Graphics
• FPGA Design (Xilinx, Intel/Altera)
• High-Speed Digital Design
• Signal Integrity
• Power Electronics
• RF Design
• Mixed-Signal Design
• Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems
• Lab Equipment (Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Logic Analyzers)
• Hardware Verification and Validation
• EMC/EMI Testing
• Aerospace, Defence, Medical Device, Automotive, or Telecommunications experience

Why Work with Actalent?

Through our client network, opportunities may include:

• Contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent positions
• Projects with Fortune 500 companies and industry-leading organizations
• Exposure to cutting-edge electronics and embedded technologies
• Opportunities across multiple industries and technical domains
• Remote, hybrid, and onsite opportunities
• Dedicated recruiter support throughout your career search

For eligible contract employees in Canada, Actalent offers:

• Comprehensive benefits through Manulife
• Paid vacation pay
• Paid statutory holiday pay (where applicable)
• Employee discounts and perks programs
• Ongoing career support and professional development opportunities

We also welcome applications from both incorporated consultants and individual applicants , depending on client requirements.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable Canadian human rights and accessibility legislation.

Job Details

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, ON.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services dingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives dingénierie et de science grâce à laccès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent léchelle, linnovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, lAsie et lEurope, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers dêtre lune des 500 meilleures firmes de conception en lEngineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de légalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dancien combattant, dun handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande daccommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou lajustement du processus de demande demploi ou dentrevue à cause dun handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [e-mail] pour connaître dautres options daccommodement.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.