Electronics Engineer

Actalent; Washington; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in the United States is seeking an Electronic Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team that develops electronic and embedded products in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

You will design electronic circuits, develop embedded firmware, and partner with customers and internal teams to bring concepts through production. The role combines hardware and software disciplines with a focus on reliable, producible designs.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in electronic engineering with a focus on embedded systems.
• Hands-on embedded systems experience with microprocessor- and microcontroller-based designs.
• Electronic hardware experience: circuit design, analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Programming for embedded systems in Embedded C and C++.
• PCB design with schematic capture and layout.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools to model designs.
• Prototype development, testing, and validation for product introduction and refinement.
• Experience supporting products from concept through production, including design iteration and launch support.
• Ability to collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to define requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits for embedded and computer-related products, ensuring reliable performance and manufacturability.
• Develop, test, and maintain firmware for microprocessor-based and embedded systems.
• Collaborate with customers to define product requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Build, troubleshoot, and refine prototypes throughout the development process.
• Support the development and implementation of product testing methods, test equipment, and validation procedures.
• Assist in the design and construction of demonstration units and proof-of-concept models.
• Develop manufacturing quality standards and detailed product specifications.
• Utilize CAD tools for circuit simulation, schematic capture, and PCB design.
• Lead or support small-scale engineering projects from concept through production release.
• Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure successful product launches and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to development activities within a manufacturing environment to optimize production and test.
• Apply DOE methodology to improve product performance and reliability.

Skills

Embedded C

C++

PCB design

Circuit simulation

Prototype development

DOE

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

PCB Design Tools

Schematic capture

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Electronic Design Engineer

Job Description

Join a growing engineering team developing innovative electronic and embedded products in a collaborative manufacturing environment. In this role, you work across both hardware and software disciplines, partnering with customers and internal teams to bring new products from initial concept through full production. You will design electronic systems, develop embedded firmware, solve complex technical challenges, and experience the satisfaction of seeing your work move from prototype to finished product. The Electronic Design Engineer is responsible for designing electronic circuitry, developing embedded firmware, and supporting the development of computer-related and custom electronic products, while delivering reliable, high-quality solutions throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits for embedded and computer-related products, ensuring reliable performance and manufacturability.
• Develop, test, and maintain firmware for microprocessor-based and embedded systems using appropriate programming languages and tools.
• Collaborate closely with customers to define product requirements and translate them into clear technical specifications.
• Build, troubleshoot, and refine prototypes throughout the development process to validate design concepts and performance.
• Support the development and implementation of product testing methods, test equipment, and validation procedures to ensure product quality.
• Assist in the design and construction of product demonstration units and proof-of-concept models for internal and customer use.
• Develop and support manufacturing quality standards and detailed product specifications to enable efficient production and consistent quality.
• Utilize computer-aided engineering and design tools for circuit simulation, schematic capture, and PCB design to create and evaluate product designs.
• Lead or support small-scale engineering projects from concept through production release, coordinating with cross-functional teams as needed.
• Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure successful product launches and to drive continuous improvement initiatives in design and processes.
• Contribute to product development activities within a manufacturing environment, ensuring designs are optimized for production and test.
• Apply Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology where appropriate to improve product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Essential Skills

• Approximately 2–5 years of experience in electronic engineering with a focus on embedded systems and electronic hardware.
• Hands-on embedded systems experience, including work with microprocessor-based and microcontroller-based designs.
• Electronic hardware experience, including circuit design, analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Programming experience for embedded systems, with proficiency in Embedded C and C++.
• Proficiency in PCB design, including schematic capture and layout using computer-aided design tools.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools to model and validate electronic designs.
• Experience in prototype development, testing, and validation to support product introduction and refinement.
• Demonstrated experience supporting products from concept through production, including design iteration and launch support.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders to define requirements and deliver technical solutions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology to optimize product performance and processes.
• Experience using computer-aided engineering and design tools for electronic and embedded product development.
• Ability to lead or support small-scale engineering projects and manage tasks across the product lifecycle.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to building, testing, and refining prototypes.
• Comfort working on a variety of new and unique projects, adapting quickly to different product requirements.
• Effective communication skills for working with cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, and quality.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office setting within a collaborative manufacturing environment. You work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams while using computer-aided engineering and design tools for circuit simulation, schematic capture, and PCB design. The environment offers exposure to one of the largest contract manufacturing operations in the area, provi