Hardware Engineer

Overview

Design and troubleshoot test fixtures and electronics for manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• continuous improvement
• test fixtures
• engineering change
• prototype assembly
• test development
• cad documentation

Tasks

-Apply Continuous Improvement methodology in manufacturing to optimize testing, testing fixtures, production processes, and designs. -Develop test fixtures to support manufacturing and engineering. -Use Engineering Change Processes to enter new ECRs (requests) and execute existing ECOs (orders) on designs and if necessary, validate the change through assembly and testing. -Assemble manufacturing prototypes, test fixtures, and supporting wire harnesses. -Help identify and develop tests and design changes through discovery and critical thinking. -Work within CAD software to document wire harnesses, design fixtures, and other designs.

Requirements

• pcb
• schematics
• oscilloscope
• electronic cad
• ee degree
• critical thinking

What You Bring

-Strong critical thinking / troubleshooting skills -PCB prototype assembly or modification including thru-hole and surface mount rework. -Understanding of standardized connectors (MIL-DTL-38999, etc.) -Power Regulation and Components (Linear, Switching, BJT vs FET) -Hands-on experience with test equipment such as power supplies, multi-meters, electronic loads, and oscilloscopes -PCB schematic design and board layout as required to support manufacturing or testing. -Proficient in reading and understanding schematics and board layouts -Analog Circuitry (Buffering, Filtering, Single vs Differential Signaling) -Experience with Mechanical CAD Software and 3D printing -Knowledge or hands-on experience in one or more of following circuits: -Understanding of the fundamentals of electronics -Digital Circuitry (Logic, Microcontrollers, Bus Topologies) -Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology in conjunction with 0-5 years relevant work experience -Motors and Motor Controls (Brushed, Brushless, Quadrature Encoders, etc.) -Understanding of Ethernet and USB protocols -Serial Communication (RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, UART, etc.) -ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) entry for electrical BOMs and production processes. -Experience with Electronic CAD Software -Troubleshooting at various product levels (board, wire harness, product, system, etc.)

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Benefits

-Medical, dental & vision -Short and long-term disability -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Transportation benefits -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Employee Assistance Program -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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