Hardware Engineer

The Hardware Engineer designs, develops, and maintains hardware for embedded, real-time systems that operate in demanding and harsh environments. This role focuses on resolving product and field issues through structured problem solving, test development, and hardware design updates. The engineer also supports customers and internal teams by providing technical documentation, training, and expert advice on product applications and new features., * Design, develop, and maintain hardware for embedded, real-time systems operating in harsh environments.

• Troubleshoot product and field issues, analyze root causes, and provide documented solutions.
• Implement hardware design changes to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability of existing products.
• Develop and execute tests to validate hardware performance, reliability, and compliance with requirements.
• Analyze field and production test data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform requirements analysis to ensure hardware designs meet functional, performance, and safety needs.
• Support hardware field installation and test activities, including work in various operational environments.
• Generate, review, and maintain technical documentation for hardware designs, tests, and product support.
• Provide product training and technical support to internal teams and external customers.
• Advise on product application options and configurations to meet customer and project needs.
• Test, evaluate, and critique new product features, providing feedback to improve design and usability.
• Support legacy products, including troubleshooting, sustaining engineering, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate closely with a team of engineers to share knowledge, resolve issues, and improve processes.
• Apply Product Lifecycle Management principles and tools to manage hardware configurations and documentation.
• Use PC board layout tools and related software to support design updates and reviews.

Actalent

Grain Valley, MO*Remote

Teamwork Visionary Leadership Innovation Reliability Problem Solving Hardware Design Product Support Maintainability Embedded Systems Technical Support Programming Tools Test Data Generation Requirements Analysis Hardware Architecture Electrical Engineering Sustaining Engineering New Product Development Technical Documentation Engineering Design Process Verbal Communication Skills Product Lifecycle Management Continuous Improvement Process Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Hardware Configuration Management Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), * Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

• 35 years of experience in hardware design for embedded or real-time systems.
• Strong experience in electrical engineering principles and practices.
• Hands-on experience with hardware product support, including troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Experience supporting legacy hardware products in a production or field environment.
• Proficiency with PC board layout and associated tools.
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management principles and processes.
• Ability to generate, review, and maintain clear and accurate technical documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative engineering team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PC Board layout for complex embedded hardware designs.
• Familiarity with FPGA-based designs and related development workflows.
• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management tools such as Windchill.
• Experience or exposure to railroad signaling or similar safety-critical systems.
• Experience providing product training and technical support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze field and production test data to drive design and process improvements.
• Comfort working in both office and field environments, including harsh or demanding conditions., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.