Lead Electrical Design Engineer – W. Hartford, CT

Hybrid Position

You will be responsible for leading the design of hardware modules such as drives, control systems, sensors, and communication systems. As a senior member of our electrical engineering team, you will get the opportunity to lead new product development teams and mentor early talent.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mixed signal HW, power conversion HW and electrical assemblies from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with requirements.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to plan and execute new products and technology development projects.

• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments and alternative analysis for proposed design architectures and recommend optimized solutions.

• Generate detailed engineering documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, and engineering test plans.

• Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends related to power electronics, control systems, sensors and recommend their integration into products.

• Work with suppliers to select key components such as MCUs, MPUs, IGBTs, sensors, communication modules, etc. and explain rationale for selection.

• Design and analyze circuits, ensuring their compliance to relevant industry safety standards and EMI/EMC standards.

• Perform component and system level DFMEAs.

• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and actively participate in design reviews and knowledge sharing sessions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc. Degree in Electrical Engineering, physics, or closely related field

• 8+ years of proven experience in electrical HW design, simulation, and validation

• Proven experience as an integral member of a new product development team that has launched multiple products.

• Experience in using CAD tools such as Cadence for schematics and PCB design; PSpice/Simulink/PSIM for design analysis.

• Hands-on experience with design for reliability and design for manufacturability best practices

• Have experience with analyzing, designing, and testing HW to meet EMI/EMC compliance standards and electrical safety standards.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and troubleshooting complex issues.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Solid understanding of emerging technologies related to power conversion topologies, computing platforms, signal processing and wired communication interfaces & systems (CAN/Ethernet/USB/Serial)

• Working knowledge of embedded software to debug issues.

• Prior experience in designing systems to meet functional safety design standards.

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.

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