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Hardware Engineer

L2x Talent Solutions
Itasca, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
  • Design and develop electronic schematics for analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits
  • Create and maintain multi-layer PCB layouts with consideration for signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal performance
  • Select electronic components and create detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineering to ensure proper form, fit, and enclosure integration
  • Support design reviews, design for manufacturability (DFM), and design for testability (DFT) efforts
  • Generate and maintain documentation including schematics, PCB files, stack-ups, fabrication drawings, and assembly notes
  • Work closely with manufacturing partners to support prototype builds, resolve layout or assembly issues, and transition designs to production
  • Perform hardware bring-up, debug, and validation testing on prototypes
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and product enhancements


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 3 years of experience in hardware design with hands-on schematic capture and PCB layout responsibility
  • Experience designing analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits
  • Proficiency with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD/Allegro, KiCad, or similar software
  • Familiarity with DFM, DFA, and DFT principles

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