Electrical Engineer - Design

Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Hardware & Test Engineer to design and develop manufacturing test fixtures and validation systems. This role owns the end‑to‑end hardware bring‑up process, combining schematic design, PCBA development, hands‑on debugging, automated test development, and support of manufacturing and contract manufacturers.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands‑on hardware, working close to production, and solving real‑world electrical and manufacturing challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics and PCB assemblies (PCBAs) for manufacturing test fixtures and validation systems
• Own end‑to‑end hardware bring‑up, including:
  • Component selection
  • Layout reviews
  • Soldering and rework
  • Board‑level debugging
  • Deployment into production environments
• Build and integrate test fixtures, including:
  • Power distribution
  • Relays and multiplexers
  • Signal conditioning
  • Measurement and data‑acquisition systems
• Develop and maintain automated test software, preferably in Python, for instrument control and test execution
• Perform detailed electrical debugging at the board and system level using:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Logic analyzers
  • Digital multimeters
  • Power analyzers and electronic loads
• Support manufacturing deployment, including:
  • Troubleshooting production issues at contract manufacturer sites
  • Improving yield
  • Resolving test and production failures
• Analyze test data and failure trends to drive root‑cause analysis, design improvements, and enhanced test coverage
• Collaborate with design, quality, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure solutions meet product and production requirements
• Create and maintain design documentation, test procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Provide ongoing support for production lines and future design iterations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 4–7 years of hands‑on experience in hardware design, test engineering, or manufacturing test systems
• Strong experience with schematic design and PCBA development using Altium Designer or equivalent EDA tools
• Proven experience with board bring‑up, including soldering, rework, and component‑level debugging
• Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design, including:
  • AC/DC power circuits
  • Signal integrity
  • Noise and grounding considerations
• Hands‑on experience with electrical test instrumentation
• Experience designing and building test fixtures using relays, multiplexers, interface boards, and data acquisition systems
• Proficiency in Python or a similar scripting language for automation and instrument control
• Experience supporting manufacturing environments and working with contract manufacturers
• Familiarity with common communication protocols:
  • CAN
  • UART
  • SPI
  • I2C
  • Ethernet
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating test data and diagnosing failures

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with PCB layout from concept through production release
• Background in electronics test methods, validation, and manufacturing test best practices
• Familiarity with data logging, databases, or test‑result management systems
• Experience with embedded systems, sensors, or motor‑control applications
• Strong circuit design skills across power, protection, and mixed‑signal domains
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration

Why Join

• Hands‑on ownership of real production hardware
• Exposure to full lifecycle: design → test → manufacturing
• Opportunity to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency
• Collaborative engineering culture with real technical depth
• Direct impact on product reliability and scalability

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, MA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $58.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $50 - $58