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Job Title: Hardware Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Hardware Engineer with a strong experience in wearable or IoT hardware systems, particularly in evaluating and integrating custom chips. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and enjoys working directly with cutting-edge technology. You will focus on developing, testing, and validating reference hardware platforms that incorporate proprietary Wi-R chips, including smartglasses, earbuds, smartwatches, EEG/EMG nodes, smartphones, heart rate monitors, and smartrings, ensuring they are customer-ready.

Responsibilities

+ Develop and test systems built around proprietary chips to ensure performance and reliability.

+ Prepare hardware platforms for customer readiness, including debugging and validation.

+ Conduct hands-on electrical engineering experiments to evaluate system behavior.

+ Gather and analyze data to support performance tuning and issue resolution.

+ Support customer needs directly, including troubleshooting and providing technical guidance.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, research, and supply chain.

Essential Skills

+ 0-3 years of experience with extensive debugging and troubleshooting on PCBs.

+ Experience with IC design.

+ Strong fundamentals in Electrical Engineering, including analog and mixed signal design.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ph.D. in biomedical engineering hardware, IC design, or similar fields is considered a plus.

+ Expertise in analog, hardware, electrical engineering, electronics, troubleshooting, and validation.

Work Environment

This position requires daily onsite presence, working with a team of over 20 engineers from multiple disciplines. The environment fosters innovation within a growing startup and is centered around cutting-edge technology

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 West Lafayette,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.