Hardware Engineer

Job Title: Hardware Engineer

Job Description

As a Hardware Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and validating electronic hardware for high-performance LED lighting systems. This role offers the opportunity to shape and improve processes while working in a supportive, team environment. You will have meaningful ownership of product execution and will be exposed to multiple regulated and industrial market segments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate electronic hardware for high-performance LED lighting systems, focusing on power electronics and embedded controllers.
• Execute hardware development tasks from concept through production, including requirements definition, schematic capture, PCB design, and component selection.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles through direct engagement with manufacturing and test activities.
• Manage Bill of Materials (BOM) throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring cost reduction and obsolescence mitigation.
• Collaborate with systems architects and firmware engineers to define hardware/firmware interfaces and resolve system-level issues.
• Ensure electronic assemblies meet environmental, thermal, and cost objectives in collaboration with mechanical engineering.
• Develop and support manufacturing and validation infrastructure, including test strategies and fixtures.
• Lead compliance and regulatory efforts, including UL and FCC certifications.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, covering requirements, specifications, and test reports.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies relevant to power electronics, embedded controllers, and compliance standards.
• Contribute ideas to improve product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost.

Essential Skills

• 10 years of hands-on experience in electronic hardware design and product development.
• At least 7 years of experience with power electronics and embedded hardware design.
• Proficiency in mixed-signal design, including MCU's and analog signals.
• Strong skills in Altium Designer and Altium 365.
• 7 years of experience managing BOMs and compliance testing, including UL certification.
• Proven experience applying DFM/DFT principles in production environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using Python for test automation and data analysis.
• Experience with LabVIEW for validation or manufacturing test development.
• Familiarity with European compliance requirements and custom OEM product development.
• Adaptable and self-driven, with the ability to function in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Effective communicator and team player, detail-oriented with a passion for high-quality solutions.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gilbert, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $185000.00/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 Gilbert,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 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.

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 : $160,000 - $185,000