Hardware Design Engineer

This is a mostly remote position where you will be leading hardware and electronic design activities from concept through completion.

You must be open to coming onsite to the client's location at least 3-4 days per month, on average.

You will leverage skills and experience in high-speed electronic circuit design and work with 12-24 layer circuit boards used in automotive applications.

This is a long term, full-time, consulting position.

We are bringing more technology and more functionality and more configurability in a very small package. There are big challenges around circuit density. We are looking at taking existing designs, modernizing them...which means miniaturizing them.  

We are architecting next generation of automotive displays targeted at 2 things: 1.) HMI interface and then 2.) The "infotainment" systems

Job Title:

Hardware Design Engineer

Responsibilities

Lead and collaborate with cross-functional development teams to drive products from requirements

definition through system architecture, detailed design, integration, validation, and production release.

Ensure designs meet applicable EMI/EMC, functional safety, and environmental standards (e.g., ISO 16750, ISO 7637, CISPR 25, ISO 26262).

Design and develop robust, reliable electronic circuits and assemblies for harsh automotive and off-highway environments, including power distribution, sensor interfaces, and control modules.

Work with high speed electronics and design complex circuit boards up to 12, 14 or 18 layers.

Qualifications:

5+ years of electrical engineering, product development experience

5+ years of high speed design experience.

Experience designing circuit boards with at least 12 layers

Proven ability to work remotely designing and debugging hardware

Ability to be onsite as needed for an average of 3 days/month in the Milwaukee area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

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