Hardware Design Engineer

Actalent; Kentucky; Híbrido; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

ESOP

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Disability Insurance

Resumo da oferta

Actalent is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to contribute to schematic design and documentation of electronic circuits. You will support prototype development, firmware integration, and learn regulatory standards such as FDA and EMI/ESD.

The role involves collaborating with multiple departments to define new product definitions and provide feasibility feedback. The position is permanent, based in Wooster, OH, with a hybrid work model offering 1-2 days of remote flexibility after training.

Qualificações

• BS in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of analog design experience (audio and power).
• Experience designing microprocessor-based products with ESD/EMI compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in schematic design and documentation of electronic circuits.
• Support prototype development and basic validation testing.
• Assist with firmware development and learn regulatory standards (FDA, EU, EMI/ESD).
• Document designs per Engineering policies.
• Support testing and troubleshooting of electrical designs.
• Collaborate with other departments to define product definitions and feasibility.
• Convert concepts into cost-efficient prototypes.
• Document and maintain circuit designs for easy modification.
• Write embedded firmware to meet product definitions.
• Validate circuit boards with internal and external testers.

Conhecimentos

PCB design

Firmware C/C++

Analog design

ESD/EMI compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Formação académica

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Ferramentas

Altium

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Hardware Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Hardware Design Engineer to contribute to the schematic design and documentation of electronic circuits. The role involves supporting prototype development, firmware development, and learning applicable regulatory standards. You will document designs according to Engineering policies, and support both testing and troubleshooting of electrical designs. Collaborating with other departmental staff, you will help define new product definitions and provide technical feedback on the feasibility of these definitions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the schematic design and documentation of electronic circuits.
• Support prototype development and basic validation testing.
• Assist with firmware development and learn applicable regulatory standards such as FDA, EU, EMI/ESD.
• Document designs in accordance with Engineering policies.
• Support testing and troubleshooting of new and existing electrical designs.
• Collaborate with other departmental staff to obtain product definitions for new products.
• Provide technical feedback to evaluate the feasibility of product definitions.
• Convert ideas and concepts for new products into cost-effective and timely prototypes.
• Document and maintain circuit designs to ensure they can be understood and modified by any competent engineer.
• Write embedded product firmware for hardware designs to meet product definitions.
• Responsible for engineering validation of circuit board designs and assist internal and external testers.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in PCB design using Altium or a similar package.
• Understanding of Firmware C/C++ for microprocessors.
• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Significant experience in designing microprocessor-based products that comply with ESD and EMI standards.
• 5+ years of experience in analog design, including audio and power circuits.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory and safety requirements.

Work Environment

The work environment offers 1-2 days of remote flexibility per week after training. The team consists of 41 engineers, including Software Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Hardware Engineers. The role involves a split between desk and lab work. The company is known for its impactful work in developing speech-generating devices for individuals with speech difficulties. They offer a competitive Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wooster, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Company Benefits Paid Time Off Bereavement Leave Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability ESOP

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Wooster,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 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.

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