Hardware Engineer

Exciting New Hardware Opportunity Supporting Cutting Edge Sensor Technology!!!

Job Description

Join our team as a Hardware Engineer to design world-class intrinsic safe electronic sensors and control hardware for use in hazardous underground mining environments. You will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to formulate and design innovative products, taking technical ownership of hardware design projects. Lead architecture and design reviews with internal teams and suppliers, and oversee various aspects of electronic product readiness including manufacturability. Perform testing and validation of hardware prior to their release. Up to 10% travel is possible.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical, Electronics, Computer engineering or relevant

• 5-10+ years' experience in Electronics hardware design in as many areas below:

• Intrinsic Safety IEC60079-11 electronic hardware development

• IECEx/ATEX, MSHA certifications

• FPGA design

• Design of Low power microprocessor-based controllers

• High speed communication systems and Ethernet-based networks

• Programmable logic design

• Digital circuit design

• Low power analogue circuit design

• Optical/Imaging components and systems

• RF components and systems

• Experience successfully leading the development of complex CPU, FPGA and ASIC based PCBA designs

• Extensive experience with Schematic capture, PCB layout and circuit analysis applications such as primarily Altium, and knowledge of OrCAD, SPICE, eCADSTAR, etc.

• Strong experience in using electronic test equipment such as Logic, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, Digital Oscilloscope, Multimeter etc.

• Experience in the design of autonomous sensors such as lidars, radars, cameras is a plus

• Detail oriented, consistent, motivated self-starter

• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline focused work environment

• Familiarity with safety critical system design and industry standards is a plus

• Knowledge of common machine control sensors, actuators, and other typical control devices

Hard Skills

• Design of intrinsic safe electronic sensors

• Control hardware design

• Architecture and design review leadership

• Electronic product readiness

• Hardware testing and validation

Soft Skills

• Innovative thinking

• Team collaboration

• Leadership

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Warrendale, Pennsylvania.

Work Environment

Work 5 days on-site with some flexibility for personal situations.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.