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Hardware Design Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a expert-level hardware board design engineer specializing in power design. This role focuses on board-level power design and power supplies, where you will be the lead. You will be responsible for layout, with support from a team of designers who will execute the actual layout.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of board-level power systems and power supplies.
- Oversee the layout process with the support of a design team.
- Work on the latest next-generation firewall products.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in Cadence and Allegro.
- Expertise in DC power, hot swap, board design, and PCB layout.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience designing power-specific features for PCB.
- Experience with onboard power, hot swap, DC-DC, AC/DC, and network devices such as firewalls, routers, servers, and switches.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in AC-DC power design is a plus.
- Any automation experience is beneficial.
Work Environment
You will work onsite five days per week with a senior-level team. The schedule offers flexibility in arrival and departure times.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Santa Clara, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/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 Santa Clara,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 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.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $65 - $80