Hardware Engineer

Job Title : Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Electrical Engineer to join our team focused on the design and development of occupant sensing systems, known as PODS. This role involves full lifecycle development of compact embedded sensor systems, including circuit design, analysis, simulation, testing, and documentation.

Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded sensor circuits including microprocessor, power supply, and pressure sensor components.

Perform circuit analysis and simulation using tools such as Saber, Excel, Mathcad, or Maple.

Select components and define design characteristics for Electrical CAD operators to create multi-layer PCB designs.

Coordinate prototype builds and conduct testing to verify electrical and EMC performance.

Conduct DFMEA analysis and bench verification experiments.

Release production documentation including schematic capture, bill of materials, and assembly drawings.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, software, and manufacturing.

Ensure compliance with functional safety standards and customer specifications.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering.

1+ years of experience in design / development.

Circuit design (analog) with schematic capture.

Circuit simulation / analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Automotive experience.

Knowledge of functional safety.

Work Environment

This position requires daily onsite presence, collaborating closely with one other Electrical Engineer. The work environment fosters innovation in automotive technology, contributing to the development of safer, greener, and more connected vehicles.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Westfield, Indiana.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carmel, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00 / hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carmel,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.

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