Hardware Design Engineer

.Job Title: Sr Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr Electrical Engineer to design and develop robust electronic circuits and assemblies for embedded systems operating in demanding environments. This role is responsible for driving products from early requirements and system architecture through detailed design, validation, and production release. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with embedded hardware design, including analog and digital circuitry, power electronics, EMI/EMC compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional development teams to deliver products from requirements definition through system architecture, detailed design, integration, validation, and production release.
• Design and develop reliable electronic circuits and assemblies for embedded systems used in harsh or regulated environments.
• Perform schematic capture and oversee PCB layout, ensuring DFM, DFT, and signal integrity best practices are followed.
• Conduct technical design reviews and provide critical input across electrical and mechanical domains.
• Ensure designs meet applicable EMI/EMC, functional safety, and environmental standards.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware and system-level issues and perform structured root cause analysis using established methodologies.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to support DFM initiatives and transition new designs into production.
• Support field and production issues, including failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide technical support during validation, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities as needed.
• Support engineering change requests, deviations, and product enhancements.
• Contribute technical input to proposals and RFQs, including effort estimates and risk identification.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians and promote engineering best practices.

Essential Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with embedded hardware design, including analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, power distribution, microcontrollers or microprocessors, and wired or wireless communication interfaces such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet, or Bluetooth.
• Ability to read, interpret, and validate electronic component datasheets.
• Proficiency with schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit simulation tools.
• Ability to use common lab and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and multimeters.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and system-level issues using data-driven approaches.
• Familiarity with revision control systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in hardware or electrical engineering, ideally within embedded systems or regulated product environments.

Work Environment

• This role operates in a hybrid work environment with onsite presence required an average of 3 days/week.

This is a Permanent position based out of Fond du Lac, WI.

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $145000.00/yr.

Health & wellnessMedical, dental, and vision insurance plans with employer contributionsHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributionEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Income protectionCompany‑provided life insuranceOptional voluntary life insuranceShort‑term and long‑term disability coverageOptional supplemental plans such as critical illness, cancer, and accident insuranceFlexible spending accounts for dependent careRetirement401(k) plan with an employer safe‑harbor contribution, regardless of employee participationWork‑life balancePaid time off (PTO) that increases with years of serviceMost standard paid holidaysRemote and hybrid work opportunities with flexible scheduling depending on roleProfessional developmentTuition reimbursement programLinkedIn Learning accessTeam and group training opportunitiesEducational assistance for undergraduate and advanced degrees related to the roleAdditional benefitsPaid volunteer timeEmployee discount programService awards at milestone anniversariesOccasional company outings and events

This is a fully onsite position in Fond du Lac,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.