Job Title: Hardware Engineer (FPGA focus)

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Hardware Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design and drafting of new hardware products, as well as revisions to existing products. This role involves evaluating contract requirements, performing mechanical design, providing production guidance, capturing schematics, and designing printed circuit boards. You will also provide customer support, evaluate vendors, and participate in engineering meetings.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft new hardware products and revisions to existing products.
• Evaluate contract requirements for new product designs and modifications.
• Perform mechanical design of hardware chassis including sheet metal, PCB mounting, hardware installation, selection of color, texture, and screening.
• Provide guidance and interface with production to ensure error-free assembly.
• Capture schematics and design printed circuit boards.
• Interface with engineers on PCB layout, power distribution, and any special considerations.
• Provide customer support for inquiries received.
• Evaluate vendors and fabricators to ensure the best quality and price.
• Attend weekly engineering meetings and report the status of current projects.
• Process Engineer Change Requests.

Essential Skills

• Experience in digital circuit design, VHDL, and FPGA design software (Actel and Xilinx).
• Knowledge of PCB development techniques and software (schematic capture and board layout).
• Experience in CAD for designing assembly drawings.
• Experience with electrical test equipment (logic analyzer, oscilloscope, DMM).
• Ability to assemble computer chassis.
• Experience with PCB debugging and rework.
• Intermediate soldering skills.
• Familiarity with Windows OS, MS Office programs (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook).
• Strong technical writing skills.

Work Environment

You will have the opportunity to work in a small company environment where you can lead projects and work on the entire project lifecycle. This role requires collaboration with production and engineering teams, and attending weekly engineering meetings. The work environment is dynamic and provides the chance to interface directly with vendors and customers.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $75.00

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $48 - $75