Hardware Engineer

Job DescriptionThis Hardware Engineer role focuses on supporting hardware verification, testing, and debugging in a hands-on engineering lab environment. You will work closely with internal teams and a medical device client to ensure product quality, reliability, and compliance with expectations in a regulated setting.Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive hardware verification and test plans to validate product performance and reliability.
• Perform hands-on hardware testing and debugging in an engineering lab environment.
• Lead root-cause analysis activities to identify hardware issues and support timely issue resolution.
• Operate and interpret results from lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related electronic test tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align test activities with design, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage customer expectations by providing clear technical updates and supporting discussions with customer-facing teams.
• Document test procedures, results, and findings to support traceability and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with hardware verification, testing, and debugging in an engineering lab environment.
• Hands-on experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related electronic test tools.
• Practical knowledge of PCB assembly and PCB design.
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles.
• Ability to lead root-cause analysis and support issue resolution for hardware-related problems.
• Clear and effective communication skills for collaborating with internal and customer-facing teams.
• Comfort working with hardware in a regulated environment, ideally involving medical devices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong technical aptitude and a proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and customer-facing groups.
• Background or familiarity with regulated industries, preferably medical devices.
• Ability to document test plans, procedures, and results in a clear and organized manner.

Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a hybrid work model, combining time in an engineering lab with remote or office-based work. In the lab, you will work directly with electronic hardware and use equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test instruments. The environment encourages close collaboration with cross-functional teams and interaction with customer-facing groups to support a medical device client. The role emphasizes a hands-on, technically focused culture where quality, reliability, and clear communication are highly valued. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Neenah, WI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $60.00/hr. 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.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Neenah, WI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Neenah,WI.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 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.

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