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# Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Lafayette, LA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Altium Designer, Data Analysis, Computer Engineering, Digital Electronics, LTspice, Verification and Validation (Software), Strategies of Testing, Hardware Testing, Pcb Layout, Smartgrid
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usd4c8f115643a94c69366cc26daf1f898/eaa

## About the Role

* 2+ years of electronics/hardware engineering experience.
 * Strong circuit design experience, both analog and digital.
 * Experience with component selection and schematic design.
 * Proficiency in hands-on electrical testing, including bench testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
 * Experience with design tools like Altium (preferred) and LTspice or similar.
 * Ability to conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for failures, whether in manufacturing or field returns.
 * Familiarity with test methodologies such as HALT, HASS, or FALT.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

 * Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit theory.
 * Ability to independently read and troubleshoot schematics.
 * Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and DC supplies.
 * Familiarity with development and validation processes.
 * Strong technical and cross-functional communication skills.
 * Ability to analyze data and drive problem-solving.

## Description

This Hardware Engineer will design, develop, test, and validate electronic hardware used in AMI/Smart Grid systems. The position involves working on cutting edge technology in a collaborative full-lifecycle environment. Responsibilities

 * Design circuit schematics, perform simulation, and layout PCB designs.
 * Select components and design system-level hardware.
 * Conduct electrical verification and validation through bench and environmental testing.
 * Perform root cause analysis on product failures, including manufacturing and field returns.
 * Support product development from initial concept through to production.
 * Collaborate across teams to deliver integrated smart grid solutions.


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