Hardware Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Hardware Engineer Job Description

This Hardware Engineer will design, develop, test, and validate electronic hardware used in AMI/Smart Grid systems. The position involves working on cutting edge technology in a collaborative full-lifecycle environment.

• Design circuit schematics, perform simulation, and layout PCB designs.
• Select components and design system-level hardware.
• Conduct electrical verification and validation through bench and environmental testing.
• Perform root cause analysis on product failures, including manufacturing and field returns.
• Support product development from initial concept through to production.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver integrated smart grid solutions.

• 2+ years of electronics/hardware engineering experience.
• Strong circuit design experience, both analog and digital.
• Experience with component selection and schematic design.
• Proficiency in hands-on electrical testing, including bench testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with design tools like Altium (preferred) and LTspice or similar.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for failures, whether in manufacturing or field returns.
• Familiarity with test methodologies such as HALT, HASS, or FALT.

• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit theory.
• Ability to independently read and troubleshoot schematics.
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and DC supplies.
• Familiarity with development and validation processes.
• Strong technical and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and drive problem-solving.

The successful candidate will need to be onsite, working collaboratively with a team of 6 engineers.

This is a Permanent position based out of Lafayette, IN.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Will get a copy of benefits.

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 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 ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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