Senior Hardware Design Engineer

This is a long term, full-time consulting opportunity. The first project is expected to last 12 months and you will have the option to support future projects.

You will be a part of Actalent's global team of engineers with access to full health benefits, PTO and 401k.

Job Description

Work independently to design hardware and perform circuit design for new product development projects. Test designs for EMC and conduct root cause analysis. Collaborate with suppliers who provide microcontrollers. This position involves 85% hardware design for new products, 5% modifying C code, and 10% doing PCB design and layout in Altium. This is a long-term position requiring onsite work 3-4 days per week in downtown Milwaukee, with some work involving designs for 120-230 volts.

Join a global leader in industrial technology headquartered in downtown Milwaukee.

Were seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design and development of innovative hardware solutions for next-generation products and systems.

What Youll Do:

• Design and develop analog and digital circuits for embedded systems and power electronics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to production.
• Create schematics, select components, and support PCB layout and testing.
• Participate in product validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support compliance testing and documentation for regulatory approvals.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in circuit design, hardware development, and product lifecycle engineering.
• Proficiency with tools like Altium, OrCAD, or similar for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and power supply design.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Be part of a global engineering team driving innovation in industrial technology.
• Work in a hybrid environment with a collaborative and supportive culture.
• Contribute to products that are used worldwide in aerospace, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

The pay range for this position is $130,000 - $145,000 / year

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 an onsite position in Milwaukee, WI with the option to work 1-2 days/week remotely. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $85.00/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 Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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.

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.

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