Electrical Engineer

PCB Design Engineer (Electrical Engineering Focus)

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

We're looking for a talented PCB Design Engineer with a strong foundation in electrical engineering to join our product development team. This role blends hands-on PCB layout expertise with broader system-level electrical design responsibilities. Ideal candidates will bring experience with Altium Designer and a passion for creating reliable, manufacturable, and high-performance circuit board assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and designers to develop PCBs for both AC and DC applications across new and legacy product lines.
• Execute layout tasks including board sizing, component placement, signal routing, and power/ground plane design, all optimized for cost, manufacturability, thermal performance, and testability.
• Apply and refine design rules for each project, resolving constraint violations and ensuring compliance with internal standards.
• Present PCB designs during technical reviews and generate documentation packages aligned with internal engineering protocols.
• Interface with PCB fabrication partners to coordinate prototype builds, including panelization and file preparation.
• Maintain and expand the ECAD library by creating footprints, schematic symbols, and 3D models for new components.
• Work closely with mechanical engineers to ensure seamless ECAD/MCAD integration and system-level design excellence.
• Participate in ongoing training, including IPC certification and CID coursework, to enhance technical capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical discipline (BSEE or equivalent preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in PCB design and layout.
• Proficiency with professional-grade PCB design tools, with a strong preference for Altium Designer.
• Solid understanding of electronic components and circuit behavior.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and effective in collaborative environments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing for high-volume consumer electronics.
• Exposure to design-for-manufacturing (DFM), design-for-test (DFT), and thermal management best practices.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $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 Wauwatosa, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.