Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance (short & long‑amp

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop complex 12-layer PCBs with FPGA-focused subsystems. You will drive schematic capture, board-level integration, and high-speed interfaces, collaborating with ECAD designers across multiple sites.

The role requires hands-on Ethernet and DDR4 experience, proficiency in Altium Designer (Altium 25), and a strong hardware design background. This is a hybrid position in Saint Paul, MN.

Qualifications

• BS EE or equivalent degree required.
• Experience with high-layer-count PCB design and FPGA logic.
• Hands-on Ethernet and DDR4 interface experience.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer (Altium 25).

Responsibilities

• Support design of ~12-layer boards and MCU/MPU subsystems.
• Capture schematics and manage board-level integration.
• Develop high-speed interfaces and collaborate with ECAD teams.
• Translate designs across ECAD tools as needed.
• Coordinate with hardware engineers across sites.

Skills

FPGA design

Ethernet

DDR4 memory

Altium Designer

Multilayer PCB

ECAD collaboration

Hardware design

Education

BSEE or equivalent

Tools

Altium Designer (Altium 25)

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

This Electrical Engineer role focuses on the development of complex, high-layer-count circuit boards, with an emphasis on microcontroller and microprocessor subsystems. You will work on schematic capture, board-level integration, and high-speed digital interfaces for boards that incorporate large digital FPGAs. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to new product designs and to collaborate closely with ECAD designers and hardware engineering teams across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of complex, high-layer-count circuit boards, including designs of approximately 12 layers.
• Design and integrate microcontroller and microprocessor portions of the system, including schematic capture and board-level integration.
• Develop and support high-speed digital interfaces, including Ethernet and DDR4 memory interfaces.
• Collaborate closely with ECAD designers to guide board layout and ensure accurate schematic capture.
• Work on circuit boards that incorporate large digital FPGAs and understand how those devices interact with the overall system.
• Use Altium Designer (Altium 25) as the primary tool for PCB design and documentation.
• Perform design translation work between different ECAD tools as needed.
• Contribute to new product development projects, from concept through implementation.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with hardware engineers located in multiple sites to ensure cohesive design and implementation.

Essential Skills

• Strong digital hardware design background with experience in FPGA logic.
• Hands-on experience with Ethernet interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with DDR4 memory interfaces.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer, specifically the latest version (Altium 25).
• Experience with high-complexity, multilayer PCB designs, including designs of approximately 12 layers.
• Ability to work closely with ECAD designers to guide board layout and support schematic capture.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent degree.
• Experience in hardware engineering and digital hardware development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Mentor Graphics or similar ECAD tools for design translation is a nice-to-have.
• Experience with Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL) camera interfaces is a plus.
• New product design experience is preferred.
• background in hardware development involving complex digital systems and high-speed interfaces.

Work Environment

The role is part of a growing hardware engineering organization with approximately 25 people at the primary site and plans to expand. You will report to a manager based in Arden Hills while collaborating closely with hardware engineers in Rochester and Winona. You may sit in any of these three locations, enabling close interaction with cross-site teams. The work involves using modern ECAD tools such as Altium Designer (Altium 25) and potentially Mentor Graphics in a professional engineering environment. The typical dress code is jeans and a collared shirt, reflecting a relaxed yet professional atmosphere. The position is scheduled as a 6-month assignment with the potential to transition to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of SAINT PAUL, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of SAINT PAUL, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in SAINT PAUL,MN.

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.

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