Hardware Development Engineer

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team focused on industrial automation and control systems. You will be involved across the full hardware development lifecycle, from circuit design and integration to testing, analysis, and regulatory compliance.

The role offers mentorship and growth opportunities within a team‑oriented environment, with strong emphasis on knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in cross-functional hardware product development.
• Experience using design capture tools and ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Strong understanding of circuit theory and operation with experience in microprocessors, digital logic devices, analogue and/or DC power conversion, or Ethernet/wireless/analogue design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within an agile team to design and develop industrial automation products, including system architecture and hardware verification.
• Program, analyse, and troubleshoot electronic hardware prototypes.
• Prepare and maintain product design documentation and test reports.
• Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve circuit design and troubleshooting.
• Work with peers to implement hardware test automation and design simulation solutions.
• Partner across engineering and product teams to support the full product development lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.

Skills

Circuit design

Hardware testing

Schematic reading

PCB design tools

Test automation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Debuggers

Schematic capture tools

Job description

As a Hardware Development Engineer, you will join a collaborative engineering team developing advanced industrial automation and control systems. This role offers hands-on involvement across the full hardware development lifecycle—from circuit design and integration to testing, analysis, and regulatory compliance. You will work in a supportive, team-oriented environment that values knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement, with strong mentorship and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within an agile team to design and develop industrial automation products, including system architecture and hardware verification
• Program, analyse, and troubleshoot electronic hardware prototypes
• Prepare and maintain product design documentation and test reports
• Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve circuit design and troubleshooting
• Work with technical peers to implement hardware test automation and design simulation solutions
• Partner across engineering and product teams to support the full product development lifecycle
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in cross-functional hardware product development
• Experience using design capture tools with the ability to read and interpret schematics
• Strong understanding of circuit theory and operation, with experience in at least one of the following:
• Microprocessors
• Digital logic devices
• Analogue and/or DC power conversion
• Ethernet, wireless, or analogue design
• Hands-on experience with hardware test equipment such as debuggers, precision oscilloscopes, and logic analysers
• Familiarity with electronics compliance standards such as functional safety (e.g. IEC 61508) and/or EMC (e.g. IEC 61000)
• Strong attention to detail and sense of ownership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming experience in Python and/or C++, particularly for automated test applications in hardware development
• Experience working in a scaled agile development environment
• Growth mindset with a willingness to learn, mentor others, and expand technical ownership

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.