Electrical Engineer - Hardware

Electrical Engineer - Hardware TCI LLC Competitive wages and full offering of benefits. United States, Wisconsin, Germantown

W132N10611

Grant Drive (Show on map) May 22, 2026 Electrical Engineer - Hardware We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, test, and release of hardware products and systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys a wide variety of work, from PCB design and prototype bring-up to lab testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and vendor coordination. The role offers exposure to multiple phases of the product lifecycle and the chance to work closely with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into reliable, manufacturable solutions. Key Responsibilities Assist with the design and development of electronic hardware, including schematics, multi layer PCB layouts, and supporting documentation. Includes circuit design. Support prototype builds, board bring-up, debugging, and validation activities in the lab. Perform electrical testing, data collection, analysis, and troubleshooting to verify performance and reliability. Develop, build and use of test fixtures, test setups, and design-for-test considerations to improve validation and production efficiency. Work with team to review requirements, component selections, and design updates. Coordinate with PCB fabrication, assembly, and component suppliers to help manage technical questions, lead times, and design-related issues. Help prepare bills of materials, test plans, work instructions, and engineering documentation. Partner with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and other internal teams to support product development and production readiness. Participate in root cause investigations and contribute to corrective actions for hardware-related issues. Support multiple projects and tasks at once in a fast-paced engineering environment. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering 1+ years of experience through internships, co-ops, academic projects, or full-time engineering work in hardware or product development. Experience in the design of some of the following electric equipment hardware or controls: Power conversion equipment, voltage source inverters, active harmonic filters, VFDs, sinewave low pass filters, dv/dt, notch, power factor control, embedded controls running on Microcontrollers, Digital Signal Processors (DSP) and PLCs. Serial communications equipment such as serial RS232/RS485, Ethernet, SPI, UART, CAN, serial gateways and PLC network tools. Air core and iron core magnetics design a plus. Foundational knowledge of analog and digital circuits, PCB design principles, and electronic test methods. Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium. Experience routing mixed signal Printed Circuit Boards (analog and digital) Experience designing boards to standards (UL 840 preferred) Firm understanding of EMI mitigation and immunity techniques Prefer experience testing boards for FCC Certification Experience soldering and reworking boards Experience using common lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and logic analyzers is a plus. Knowledge of

C, C++, C

#, and /or JAVA programming languages and knowledge of development environments for programmable logic controller (PLC) are a plus. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external vendors. Organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn in a hands-on engineering environment. Why This Role This position is ideal for someone who wants more than a narrow design-only role. You will gain experience across hardware design, testing, vendor interaction, documentation, and cross-functional problem-solving. If you are curious, adaptable, and excited by the opportunity to contribute in many different ways, this role offers a strong foundation for long-term growth in hardware engineering. We welcome candidates who are eager to learn, take initiative, and build a well-rounded engineering career in a collaborative environment. Why Allient Milwaukee | TCI? We know you have options here's what makes us different: A decade of consistent growth, driven by our people A workplace culture that values teamwork, initiative, and career development Opportunities to make a real impact A diverse and supportive team environment A team that likes to have fun! No phone calls please.