What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Design Engineer position at Actalent?
3 years of experience designing/troubleshooting electrical components in a manufacturing environment. They will also have experience working with heavy industrial equipment design and/or automotive experience.
Bachelors Degree is required- (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics)
1. Familiarity with electrical systems and related components used in the transportation industry for low voltage DC applications (12V, 24V systems)
a. Ability to size wiring, fuses, and other electrical components based on circuit and industry requirements
b. Experience working with common connectors and related tools: Deutsch DT, DTM, and HDP series, Aptiv Weather-Pack and Metri-Pack series
c. Comfort level with on-vehicle testing, prototyping, and production support
d. Willing to build a harness for testing (production, bench testing, R&D support)
2. Experience troubleshooting electrical systems
a. Working with diagnostic tools (multi-meters, test lights, etc.)
b. Using PCAN or other CAN-tracing software
c. Over-the-phone with the service team for field issues
3. Comfort with performing wire harness design and documentation
a. Creating harness drawings and schematics using Visio/Solidworks Electrical
4. Experience with CAD systems
a. Creating new part files (with supplier models for purchased parts)
b. Creating assemblies and mating
c. Creating drawing files, adding views and bills of materials
5. Controls knowledge
a. Experience with Codesys software
b. Experience with IFM hardware and software
c. Knowledge of ladder logic and function block programming
d. CANBUS (J1939, CANopen)
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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 Huntsville,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 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.
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $40 - $50
