Actalent is hiring: Hardware Engineer in Cleveland

Job Title

Hardware Engineer

Job Description

Join our team as a Hardware Engineer, where you will collaborate closely with Electrical Engineers and Manufacturing teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance quality and efficiency, and develop test fixtures. Your role will involve working with a variety of harnesses, boards, finished components, focusing on improving current product lines and creating new fixtures and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop test fixtures to support manufacturing and engineering.
• Work with CAD software to document wire harnesses, design fixtures, and other designs.
• Assemble manufacturing prototypes, test fixtures, and supporting wire harnesses.
• Troubleshoot at various product levels, including boards, wire harnesses, products, and systems.
• Utilize Engineering Change Processes to manage design changes and validate them through assembly and testing.
• Conduct PCB schematic design and board layout to support manufacturing or testing.
• Perform PCB prototype assembly or modification, including thru‑hole and surface mount rework.
• Identify and develop tests and design changes through discovery and critical thinking.
• Enter electrical BOMs and production processes into ERP systems.
• Apply Continuous Improvement methodologies to optimize testing, fixtures, production processes, and designs.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Understanding of the fundamentals of electronics.
• Experience in electronic design and manufacturing/building a product.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding schematics and board layouts.
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands‑on experience with test equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, electronic loads, and oscilloscopes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge or hands‑on experience with serial communication protocols (RS‑232, RS‑485, RS‑422, UART).
• Understanding of Ethernet and USB protocols.
• Experience with analog circuitry (buffering, filtering, single vs differential signaling).
• Experience with digital circuitry (logic, microcontrollers, bus topologies).
• Understanding of power regulation and components (linear, switching, BJT vs FET).
• Experience with motors and motor controls (brushed, brushless, quadrature encoders).
• Understanding of standardized connectors.
• Experience with Electronic CAD Software and Mechanical CAD Software.
• Experience with 3D printing.

Work Environment

This position is based in a modern manufacturing facility where you will work closely with cutting‑edge technology and equipment. The environment is fast‑paced and dynamic, offering opportunities for innovation and professional growth. The dress code is casual, reflecting a collaborative and inclusive company culture.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 – $43.27/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

About Actalent

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.