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# Hardware Integration Engineer

- **Company:** LHH
- **Location:** Cranberry Township, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $118,560.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, Control Panels, Hardware Design, Intrusion Detection Systems, Systems Integration, Network Switches, Process Control Systems, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.lhh.com/en-us/search-jobs/x/us_en_27_919242_3136133

## About the Role

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline

5+ years of engineering experience

Strong AutoCAD design experience

Experience designing industrial control panels

Knowledge of:

 * Electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals
 * Low-voltage systems
 * Servers, switches, workstations, and hardware infrastructure
 * System integration and engineering documentation

Preferred Experience

 * Access Control Systems
 * CCTV / Video Surveillance Systems
 * Video Management Systems (VMS)
 * Security Camera Layout & Field-of-View Design
 * Intrusion Detection Systems
 * Industrial Automation
 * OT (Operational Technology) Environments
 * Rail or Transit Systems
 * Mission-Critical Infrastructure
 * Nuclear Industry Experience
 * EIT Certification or FE Exam Completion, Candidates with experience at organizations such as Hitachi Rail, Westinghouse, industrial controls manufacturers, systems integrators, or critical infrastructure providers are especially encouraged to apply., + AutoCAD
 + Industrial Control
 + Hardware Infrastructure
 + Engineering
 + IT Integration
 + AutoCAD Architecture
 + Networking
 + Industrial Automation
 + Electrical Design
 + Network Switches

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Hardware Integration Engineer to join a highly collaborative engineering team responsible for designing and integrating complex hardware, control panel, and security systems for government and critical infrastructure projects nationwide.

This is a hands-on engineering role ideal for someone who enjoys combining electrical design, AutoCAD, industrial controls, and hardware systems integration while working directly with customers, vendors, and internal engineering teams.

The position is open due to an internal promotion, reflecting the organization's strong commitment to employee growth and long-term career development.

What You'll Do:

 * Design and maintain engineering drawings using AutoCAD
 * Develop electrical and mechanical system layouts
 * Design industrial control panels including:
 * Low-voltage power supplies
 * Terminal blocks
 * Network switches
 * Internal panel wiring
 * Create and manage project design documentation from concept through as-built drawings
 * Support system staging, testing, troubleshooting, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
 * Oversee technicians during panel assembly and system integration activities
 * Coordinate with fabrication vendors and inspect completed panel builds
 * Design hardware infrastructure layouts involving:
 * Servers
 * IT racks
 * Workstations
 * Network switches
 * Hardware interconnections
 * Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and project planning activities
 * Collaborate with project managers, engineers, technicians, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle
 * Travel periodically to customer sites for surveys, inspections, installation support, and testing


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