What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Electrical Hardware Engineer position at Actalent?
Description
SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Electrical Engineer – Hardware to lead the design, development, and testing of innovative electronic products in a dynamic, consumer-focused environment. This role places a strong emphasis on PCBA layout, hands-on testing, and full-cycle hardware development—from concept through production. The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep technical expertise, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, manufacturable solutions. This position includes up to 10% domestic and international travel to support development and manufacturing efforts.
RESPONSIBILTIES:
•Design board-level solutions, with an emphasis on schematic design, component selection that support target cost of the product, PCB floor planning of analog, digital circuits, and design testing/debugging.
•Technical Lead for the design of functional circuits that are supported by analytical calculations and circuit simulation.
•Ability to direct project(s) with minimal oversight or supervision, taking lead in meetings, and owning assigned projects from beginning to completion.
•Collaborate with Product Managers, Industrial Designers, and Mechanical Engineers to deliver products that differentiate InVue in the market.
•Provide product cost/capability benefit analysis to Product Managers to ensure the best final solution.
•Author and assist with Product Requirements Documents and Technical Requirements Documents and specifications for well-organized product development.
•Responsible for hands-on design, review, prototyping, debugging, verification, and validation testing as well as manufacturing start-up support.
•Develop product qualification plans as well as manufacturing test plans to be used by both internal technicians and manufacturing partners.
•Review product test methods, fixtures, and results from both internal and partner technicians for test efficacy and product qualification.
•Work with sustaining and compliance teams to ensure long term support of globally compliant products.
•Implement product improvements to expand manufacturability and reduce overall product cost.
•Support global manufacturing partners during product ramp-up and production.
•Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards (FCC, CE, etc.).
•Author and contribute to technical documentation including specifications, test reports, and design reviews.
•Travel up to 10% to support international and domestic manufacturing and development efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 5 years of relevant experience are required.
•Working knowledge of regulatory compliance standards such as FCC, CE, and others is advantageous.
•Experience mentoring junior engineers and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams including mechanical, firmware, and product management.
•Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
•Experience with IoT systems, RF communication, and wireless power delivery is a plus.
•Skilled in low-power circuit design, analog signal processing, data conversion, battery management, wireless communication, and DC power regulation.
•Proven track record in developing, debugging, validating, and qualifying complex electrical designs.
•Proficient in schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, and root-cause analysis. Experience with Altium Designer is highly preferred. Understanding of IPC standards a plus.
•Strong understanding of hardware component selection, PCBA materials and stack-ups, and best practices for design for manufacturing (DFM) and cost optimization.
•Demonstrated ability to lead technical programs from concept through production with minimal oversight.
•Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 7 years of relevant hardware development experience.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $140000.00/yr.
with 7% bonus (based on personal performance). Health benefits through Cigna, 4 weeks of PTO to start and one floating holiday. 5th week after 5 years. Cannot negotiate additional PTO time. 401k plan is sponsored by ASSA ABLOY and they start matching on their 12-month anniversary, 3% safe harbor and match first 3% at ½%. $300 annual fitness reimbursement for gym membership OR used to purchase fitness equipment (Bicycle, home gym, treadmill, kayak, etc.).
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 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 : $130,000 - $140,000