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Hardware Engineer

$50 - $75 per hour

Insight Global

Our client is launching a new, firstgeneration downhole sensor product line and is looking for a juniorlevel Electrical / PCB Design Engineer to support hardware development from concept through early production. This is an excellent opportunity for an earlycareer engineer to work handson with real hardware and contribute to a brandnew product in a technically challenging environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and layout PCBs for sensor and electronics systems using Altium Designer or KiCad
• Assist with schematic capture, circuit design, and component selection
• Support prototype builds, bringup, debugging, and testing of hardware
• Collaborate with senior engineers on board reviews, design iterations, and documentation
• Work closely with mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing partners during development
Help maintain design files, BOMs, and basic test procedures

This position is fully onsite 5 days / week in downtown Houston. Based on knowledge and years of experience, this position offers an hourly pay rate of $50-75/hr.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy:


Required Skills & Experience
• 2-3 years of professional experience in electrical engineering, hardware design, or a related role
• Handson experience with PCB layout and circuit design
• Familiarity with Altium Designer or KiCad (professional or strong academic/project experience)
• Basic understanding of analog and/or digital electronics
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues using lab equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a fastmoving environment


Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience with downhole tools, oil & gas, or harshenvironment electronics
• Exposure to hightemperature electronics or component selection for extreme environments
• Basic embedded systems knowledge (MCUs, SPI/I²C, firmware collaboration)
• Experience supporting firstgeneration or earlystage products
Familiarity with manufacturing handoff, DFM/DFA concepts


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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