Hardware Engineer

Actalent • Elkhart, IN • 1d ago

HARDWARE ENGINEER Location: ELKHART,IN

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to support the design, development, and sustainment of embedded electronic systems used in electro-mechanical fire protection products. This role will focus heavily on schematic and PCB design in Altium, component selection, and supporting both new product development and legacy hardware platforms. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, including firmware and mechanical engineering, to deliver reliable, field-proven solutions.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electronic hardware from requirements through production, including schematic capture and PCB design using Altium.

Perform component selection based on electrical, environmental, and lifecycle requirements.

Support new product development as well as obsolescence and legacy product sustainment.

Design and integrate analog sensor interfaces, power regulation, and digital logic circuits.

Develop and maintain hardware for systems utilizing simple microcontrollers.

Interface with motor control systems, collaborating with external firmware teams as needed.

Support RF-based communication hardware used in product controllers.

Participate in design reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities.

Provide documentation to support manufacturing, testing, and long-term product support.

Essential Skills

5 years of hands-on hardware engineering experience.

Strong experience with schematic and PCB design in Altium.

Proven experience in circuit design and embedded hardware development.

Experience working with microcontrollers and mixed-signal designs (although mostly analog).

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience writing code or scripts for hardware testing and validation.

Exposure to or experience with motor control systems.

RF communication experience (RF transceivers, wireless control).

Familiarity with industrial or ruggedized electronic products.

Work Environment

The role requires local presence for onsite access and coordination with cross-functional teams. This opportunity allows you to work on electro-mechanical products that directly impact public safety while contributing to both next-generation designs and long-standing legacy platforms. You will have hands-on ownership of hardware designs from concept through lifecycle support.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Elkhart, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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 Elkhart,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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