Hardware Design Engineer

Job Title: Hardware EngineerJob DescriptionWe are seeking a talented and motivated Hardware Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design and drafting of new hardware products and revisions to existing products. This role involves evaluating contract requirements, performing mechanical designs, providing production guidance, and offering customer support.Responsibilities

Design and draft new hardware products and revisions to existing products.

Evaluate contract requirements for designing new products and modifications to existing products.

Perform mechanical design of hardware chassis, including sheet metal, PCB mounting, hardware installation, selection of color, texture, and screening.

Provide guidance and interface with production to ensure error-free assembly.

Capture schematics and design printed circuit boards.

Interface with engineers on PCB layout, power distribution, and any special considerations.

Provide customer support for inquiries received.

Evaluate vendors and fabricators to ensure the best quality and price.

Attend weekly engineering meetings and report the status of current projects.

Process Engineer Change Requests.

Essential Skills

Experienced in digital circuit design, VHDL, and FPGA design software (Actel and Xilinx).

Knowledge of PCB development techniques and software (schematic capture and board layout).

Experience in CAD for designing assembly drawings.

Experience with electrical test equipment (logic analyzer, oscilloscope, DMM).

Able to assemble computer chassis.

Experience with PCB debugging and rework.

Intermediate soldering skills.

Familiar with Windows OS and MS Office programs (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook).

Strong technical writing skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with hardware design and verilog.

Knowledge of VHDL and FPGA.

Ability to lead projects and work on the entire project lifecycle.

Work EnvironmentYou will be working in a small company environment where you will have the opportunity to lead projects and work on the entire project lifecycle. The role involves interfacing with production to ensure error-free assembly and providing customer support. The work environment includes using CAD software, electrical test equipment, and MS Office programs.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $48.00 - $75.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Goleta,CA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 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.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.