Hardware Engineer

Actalent is seeking a Hardware Engineer to execute schematic capture and PCB design in Altium for fire detection and suppression controllers, including a new control board for an air replenishment system redesign and a new vehicle fire suppression controller.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise schematics and PCB layouts using Altium / Altium 365.
• Design mixed-signal microcontroller-based boards, including analog signal conditioning and A/D interfaces.
• Support designs for intrinsically safe environments, including fusing, current limiting, and voltage limiting.
• Conduct EMC troubleshooting and design remediation as needed.
• Perform component selection and support obsolescence-driven redesign work.
• Conduct board bring-up and benchtop verification using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and related lab equipment.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers on hardware/firmware integration and debugging.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–8 years of electronics hardware/PCB design experience.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer; experience with Altium 365 is a plus.
• Solid analog and digital circuit fundamentals, including op-amp circuits and microcontroller designs.
• Hands-on benchtop skills with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and general board bring-up/debug.

Skills

• Experience with intrinsically safe design practices or products certified through a notified body.
• Experience with EMC/EMI testing and remediation.
• Experience in fire/life-safety, industrial, or vehicle electronics.
• Familiarity with component obsolescence management.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite, contract position based in Lincoln, RI, requiring work in Rhode Island. The role is a long-term opportunity lasting 9-12 months with potential for extension.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $70.00/hr. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 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
• 3 weeks of PTO and 10 company holidays