Hardware Engineer

ACTalent; Neenah (WI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a hands-on hardware verification tester to support testing and debugging in a lab environment for a medical device client. You will develop plans, perform debugging, and lead root-cause analysis with cross-functional teams in a hybrid Neenah setting.

The role requires a strong lab presence, excellent communication, and the ability to handle customer-facing interactions in a regulated environment. This contract position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Strong technical aptitude with a hands-on approach.
• Comfortable working in an engineering lab and troubleshooting hardware issues.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with customer-facing teams, ideally in a regulated or medical device environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute hardware verification and test plans.
• Perform hands-on testing and debugging in an engineering lab environment.
• Lead root-cause analysis and support issue resolution.
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage customer expectations.

Skills

PCB assembly

PCB design

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Lab equipment

Job description

Description

We are seeking a hands-on, technically strong candidate to support hardware verification testing and debugging in a lab environment. This role will work closely with internal teams and a medical device client to ensure product quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute hardware verification and test plans
• Perform hands-on testing and debugging in an engineering lab environment
• Lead root-cause analysis and support issue resolution
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage customer expectations

Skills

pcb assembly, pcb design

Top Skills Details

pcb assembly,pcb design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
• Strong technical aptitude with a hands-on approach
• Comfortable working in an engineering lab and troubleshooting hardware issues
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with customer-facing teams, ideally in a regulated or medical device environment

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Neenah, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $84.00 - $84.00/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 Neenah, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Neenah,WI.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.