Actalent
Altium Designer Hardware Engineer
Join Actalent as an Altium Designer Hardware Engineer to design and route NXP i.MX-based System‑on‑Modules (SOMs) and Single‑Board Computers (SBCs), incorporating complex high‑speed interfaces and ensuring production‑ready IoT and wireless embedded solutions.
Responsibilities
Complete lifecycle PCB schematic capture and layout in Altium Designer.
Route high‑speed digital signals and memory interfaces, including DDR, eMMC, HDMI, USB, Ethernet, and LVDS.
Design and validate power distribution networks, ensuring signal integrity.
Collaborate with software, mechanical, and test teams for board bring‑up and verification.
Generate and manage Bill of Materials (BOMs), design documentation, and PCB fabrication packages.
Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Testing (DFT) reviews; participate in design reviews.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
Advanced proficiency in Altium Designer for schematic and routing.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
Proven experience designing embedded SOM/SBC hardware, particularly with NXP i.MX.
Strong understanding of high‑speed design, impedance control, EMC, and power regulation.
Familiarity with communication buses such as USB, Ethernet, SPI, I²C, LVDS, and SDIO.
Ability to work onsite in Cedarburg, WI or in CA.
Excellent documentation and collaboration skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with IoT or wireless product design.
Hands‑on experience with board bring‑up and debugging.
Experience with compliance and validation testing.
Work Environment The role requires close collaboration with firmware and mechanical teams to deliver reliable hardware solutions. The preferred location is onsite in Cedarburg, WI, with the possibility to work in CA. The environment is collaborative, focusing on cutting‑edge technology in IoT and wireless applications.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Pay & Benefits Pay range: $60.00 – $80.00 per hour.
Benefits may include:
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 Fully onsite position in Milwaukee, WI.
Application Deadline Position will close on Nov 13, 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.
Actalent 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.
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Responsibilities
Complete lifecycle PCB schematic capture and layout in Altium Designer.
Route high‑speed digital signals and memory interfaces, including DDR, eMMC, HDMI, USB, Ethernet, and LVDS.
Design and validate power distribution networks, ensuring signal integrity.
Collaborate with software, mechanical, and test teams for board bring‑up and verification.
Generate and manage Bill of Materials (BOMs), design documentation, and PCB fabrication packages.
Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Testing (DFT) reviews; participate in design reviews.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
Advanced proficiency in Altium Designer for schematic and routing.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
Proven experience designing embedded SOM/SBC hardware, particularly with NXP i.MX.
Strong understanding of high‑speed design, impedance control, EMC, and power regulation.
Familiarity with communication buses such as USB, Ethernet, SPI, I²C, LVDS, and SDIO.
Ability to work onsite in Cedarburg, WI or in CA.
Excellent documentation and collaboration skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with IoT or wireless product design.
Hands‑on experience with board bring‑up and debugging.
Experience with compliance and validation testing.
Work Environment The role requires close collaboration with firmware and mechanical teams to deliver reliable hardware solutions. The preferred location is onsite in Cedarburg, WI, with the possibility to work in CA. The environment is collaborative, focusing on cutting‑edge technology in IoT and wireless applications.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Pay & Benefits Pay range: $60.00 – $80.00 per hour.
Benefits may include:
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 Fully onsite position in Milwaukee, WI.
Application Deadline Position will close on Nov 13, 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.
Actalent 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.
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