Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Company Match

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Bonus Program

Paid Vacation

ID Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer III to lead mid-to-complex electrical design projects in new product development. You will drive electrical component design, firmware integration, and prototype testing while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet engineering and business goals.

The role requires 5+ years in consumer product development, strong PCB design, RF experience, and proficiency with Altium or KiCad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in consumer product development, PCB design, IC selection, BOM development.
• Strong PCB/PCBA design, embedded firmware, RF design experience.
• RF design and embedded firmware coding required.
• Proficiency with Altium, KiCad, DipTrace or similar tools.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of electrical components for moderate to complex projects.
• Oversee creation, testing, and refinement of advanced electrical prototypes.
• Collaborate with sourcing to select components and support production transition.
• Design new electronics hardware and firmware; modify schematics and layouts.
• Develop testing techniques meeting regulatory and functional requirements.
• Benchmark competitor products and stay updated on designs and capabilities.
• Prepare and present technical developments with leadership.

Skills

PCB design

Firmware development

RF design

IC selection

BOM development

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCad

EagleCAD

DipTrace

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer III - New Product Development

Job Description

The Electrical Design Engineer III is responsible for leading moderate to complex electrical engineering design projects within the new product development team. This role involves technical research, designing and developing electrical components and products, sourcing cutting‑edge electronics, and managing advanced prototyping and testing efforts. The engineer will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure designs meet business and technical requirements and support manufacturing for successful production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical components and products for moderate to complex projects, ensuring compliance with technical, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the creation, testing, and refinement of advanced electrical prototypes, ensuring performance, safety, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams to select advanced electronic components, provide final electrical specifications, and support the transition from design to production.
• Design new electronics hardware and firmware, modify existing schematics and layouts, and maintain existing products.
• Develop and conduct testing techniques that meet regulatory and functional requirements, ensuring designs incorporate manufacturing limitations and performance attributes.
• Benchmark competitive products and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of product designs and capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Director of Engineering to prepare and present technical developments.
• Display perseverance and flexibility in overcoming technical challenges, maintaining a proactive, growth‑oriented mindset.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years experience in consumer product development, PCB level product design, IC selection, BOM development, and other related engineering activities.
• Strong experience in PCB/PCBA design, embedded firmware development, consumer product development, and RF design.
• Experience in RF product design and writing embedded firmware code is required.
• Expertise in appropriate computer design software and hardware (e.g., Altium, EagleCAD, DipTrace, KiCAD).
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience developing consumer or commercial electronic devices.
• RF experience with technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, or other wireless communications.
• Expertise in IoT and machine learning is highly desirable.

Work Environment

This role requires someone who is comfortable working independently, taking ownership of projects, and driving work forward with minimal supervision. The engineer must manage priorities and solve problems autonomously while providing regular updates on project progress and technical challenges. The work environment offers a stable and growing setting with a history of 150 years in business, providing opportunities to advance within the company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lancaster, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

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.

Competitive benefits package including:

• 401k with Company Match
• eligible on First Day of Employment Health
• Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
• Access to Company Paid Penn Medicine Health Clinics
• Company General Bonus Program
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Company Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
• Company Paid ID Theft Legal Assistance Plan Options
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Pet Insurance

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lancaster,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

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.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.