Hardware Design Engineer; Interest

Position: Hardware Design Engineer (Open Interest)
Power Electronics

Hardware Design Engineer (Analog & Digital) Talent Network (Open Interest)
Location
Opportunities Available Across Canada (Remote, Hybrid, and Onsite)

Employment Type

Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Permanent Opportunities

About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We partner with startup organizations, industry leaders, and Fortune 500 companies across Canada to support some of the most innovative engineering projects in the market.

Our Clients Span a Wide Range Of Industries, Including:

Aerospace & Defence

Telecommunications

Semiconductor

Medical Devices

Automotive

Industrial Automation

Robotics

Consumer Electronics

Energy & Utilities

Transportation & Rail

We regularly support Hardware Engineering hiring initiatives and are always interested in connecting with talented Analog, Digital, FPGA, and Electronics Design Engineers who are open to learning about new opportunities.

Open Interest Posting
Are you a Hardware Design Engineer with experience in Analog and/or Digital Circuit Design?

Actalent receives frequent requests from clients seeking hardware professionals for product development, system design, testing, validation, and board-level electronics projects. This posting is intended to build our talent network for current and future opportunities. While this posting does not represent a specific opening, qualified candidates may be contacted regarding positions that align with their skills, experience, and career objectives.

Typical Responsibilities

Designing analog and digital electronic circuits

Developing hardware solutions for embedded and electronic systems

Creating schematics and supporting PCB design activities

Performing component selection and circuit analysis

Supporting board bring-up, integration, and troubleshooting

Conducting hardware validation, verification, and testing

Working with firmware, software, systems, and manufacturing teams

Performing root cause analysis and resolving hardware issues

Supporting products throughout the full development lifecycle

Creating technical documentation and design reviews

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline

3+ years of hardware design experience

Experience with analog and/or digital circuit design

Understanding of electronic components and system architectures

Experience creating schematics and technical documentation

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills

Additional Skills Considered Assets

PCB Design and Layout

Altium Designer

Cadence OrCAD

Mentor Graphics

FPGA Design (Xilinx, Intel/Altera)

High-Speed Digital Design

Signal Integrity

Power Electronics

RF Design

Mixed-Signal Design

Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems

Lab Equipment (Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Logic Analyzers)

Hardware Verification and Validation

EMC/EMI Testing

Aerospace, Defence, Medical Device, Automotive, or Telecommunications experience

Why Work with Actalent?

Contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent positions

Projects with Fortune 500 companies and industry-leading organizations

Exposure to cutting-edge electronics and embedded technologies

Opportunities across multiple industries and technical domains

Remote, hybrid, and onsite opportunities

Dedicated recruiter support throughout your career search

For Eligible Contract Employees In Canada, Actalent Offers

Comprehensive benefits through Manulife

Paid vacation pay

Paid statutory holiday pay (where applicable)

Employee discounts and perks programs

Ongoing career support and professional development opportunities

We also welcome applications from both  incorporated consultants  and  individual applicants , depending on client requirements.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable Canadian human rights and accessibility legislation.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/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.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite…