Hardware Design Engineer

Job Title

This role will be responsible for owning multiple engineering projects including new product developments, design improvements, and cost reductions and engaging in all phases of electrical subsystem design, printed circuit boards and sensors product development, including concept, design, documentation, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing.

- Engage in all phases of electrical subsystem design, PCBs, and sensors product development, including concept, design, documentation, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing.

- Own multiple engineering projects including new product developments, design improvements, and cost reductions.

- Design, build, and test prototypes to validate performance versus requirements.

- Plan and manage project requirements, technical risks, deliverables, and timelines.

- Develop innovative designs to meet all requirements for safety, performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

- Write test instructions, engineering reports, and engineering change notices.

- Provide technical assistance to the purchasing, service, sales, marketing, and production departments.

Skills:

altium, hardware design, PCB design, UV, MOSFET, transformer design, EMI, 3 phase

Top Skills Details: altium, hardware design, PCB design

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

Required:

• 8+ years with PCB/hardware design experience
• Altium or a similar design package

Desired:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (strongly desired)
• Lamp ballast design, development, and troubleshooting
• UV fluorescent and xenon arc lamps
• Designing power devices and controllers, and high voltage switch mode power supply
• Designing electronics with high voltage MOSFET/IGBT
• Expertise designing and specifying custom inductors and transformers
• Troubleshooting voltage transient, EMI, and susceptibility related problems
• Working with 3 phase equipment up to 400V

Experience Level: Expert Level

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westlake, OH.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $60.10/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 fully onsite position in Westlake, OH.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.

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 Clearly Rated 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
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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.