Hardware Design Engineer

Actalent - Oakdale, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Oakdale, MN

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Design Engineer position focuses on managing the lifecycle design of benchtop and handheld laboratory test equipment, with a strong emphasis on coordinating with outsource manufacturing partners. The role requires expertise in electrical engineering and hardware design, particularly in PCB layout and design using Altium. This hybrid role involves collaboration with a small team of engineers and offers the potential for a permanent position after an initial contract period.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle design of benchtop and handheld laboratory test equipment.
• Coordinate with outsource manufacturing partners to ensure efficient production processes.
• Perform PCB layout and design tasks using Altium.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering
• Experience in hardware design
• Proficiency in PCB design and layout
• Proficiency in Altium

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in lifecycle design management
• Strong coordination skills with manufacturing partners

Benefits

• Possibility of transitioning to a permanent role after the initial contract
• Hybrid work environment with 2-3 days onsite in Oakdale