What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hardware Engineer position at Actalent?
Mission: Design and analyze hardware and firmware for new and existing products. May involve project management and working with cross-functional teams. Conduct basic research for feasibility studies and new concepts. Requires initiative, originality, and ingenuity.
Essential Duties:
- Develop hardware and firmware specifications.
- Participate in design teams for new products.
- Create electrical designs based on product requirements.
- Design some software and firmware.
- Ensure designs meet safety and compliance standards.
- Identify interactions with other products and standardize where needed.
- Specify components for designs.
- Participate in design reviews and verification activities.
- Meet design deadlines.
- Track project costs, time, and changes.
- Report design status to management.
- Document designs and tests.
Job Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of design experience and project management skills.
Skills:
- Board-level design with 16/32 bit processors.
- Circuit board design using Altium.
- Embedded applications using C and Assembly.
- Familiar with development tools (compiler, linker, emulator, debugger).
- Knowledge of compliance testing and approvals (UL, CSA, IEC, CE).
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Manufacturing/production processes.
- Experience with Intel 80196 processor, FLASH memory, FPGA design, motion/motor control, and robotics.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $37.50 - $55.00
• 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 Middleton,WI.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 29, 2025.
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 : $38 - $55
