Hardware Engineer

L2x Talent Solutions; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Itasca, Illinois, is seeking an experienced Hardware Design Engineer. This role involves designing and developing electronic schematics and multi-layer PCB layouts while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and possess over 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in PCB design tools like Altium Designer or OrCAD is required for success in this challenging position. Strong collaboration with mechanical engineers is also essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in hardware design with schematic capture and PCB layout responsibility.
• Experience designing analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic schematics for circuits.
• Create and maintain multi-layer PCB layouts considering various performance factors.
• Select electronic components and create detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering on integration.
• Support design reviews and DFM efforts.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation.
• Work closely with manufacturing on prototype builds.
• Perform hardware bring-up, debug, and testing.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Schematic design

PCB layout

Component selection

DFM principles

DFT principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD/Allegro

KiCad

Job description

• Design and develop electronic schematics for analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits
• Create and maintain multi-layer PCB layouts with consideration for signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal performance
• Select electronic components and create detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering to ensure proper form, fit, and enclosure integration
• Support design reviews, design for manufacturability (DFM), and design for testability (DFT) efforts
• Generate and maintain documentation including schematics, PCB files, stack-ups, fabrication drawings, and assembly notes
• Work closely with manufacturing partners to support prototype builds, resolve layout or assembly issues, and transition designs to production
• Perform hardware bring-up, debug, and validation testing on prototypes
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and product enhancements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in hardware design with hands‑on schematic capture and PCB layout responsibility
• Experience designing analog, digital, and mixed‑signal circuits
• Proficiency with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD/Allegro, KiCad, or similar software
• Familiarity with DFM, DFA, and DFT principles