Hardware Design Engineer

**OFFERING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Description
This role will be responsible for owning multiple engineering projects including new product developments, design improvements, and cost reductions and engaging in all phases of electrical subsystem design, printed circuit boards and sensors product development, including concept, design, documentation, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing.
- Engage in all phases of electrical subsystem design, PCBs, and sensors product development, including concept, design, documentation, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing.
- Own multiple engineering projects including new product developments, design improvements, and cost reductions.
- Design, build, and test prototypes to validate performance versus requirements.
- Plan and manage project requirements, technical risks, deliverables, and timelines.
- Develop innovative designs to meet all requirements for safety, performance, reliability and manufacturability.
- Write test instructions, engineering reports, and engineering change notices.
- Provide technical assistance to the purchasing, service, sales, marketing, and production departments.
Skills
altium, Hardware design, pcb design, uv, mosfet, transformer design, emi, 3 phase
Top Skills Details
altium,Hardware design,pcb design
Additional Skills & Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- 8+ years with PCB/hardware design experience
- Altium or a similar design package
DESIRED:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (strongly desired)
- Lamp ballast design, development, and troubleshooting
- UV fluorescent and xenon arc lamps
- Designing power devices and controllers, and high voltage switch mode power supply
- Designing electronics with high voltage MOSFET/IGBT
- Expertise designing and specifying custom inductors and transformers
- Troubleshooting voltage transient, EMI, and susceptibility related problems
- Working with 3 phase equipment up to 400V
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westlake, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $60.10/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• 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 Westlake,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 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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