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Job Title: Electrical Engineer - Lafayette, IN
Job Description
The main function of an Electrical Engineer is to design, develop, execute, and complete electrical system testing.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test new electrical products for generator sets.
- Evaluate the cost-effectiveness, reliability, and safety of certain design models.
- Conduct electrical tests in the test stand.
- Simulate and test machine/structure/system operation.
- Investigate and test vendors' and competitors' products.
Essential Skills
- Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Team player and detail-oriented.
- Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations.
- Ability to perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards.
- Ability to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
- Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to the engineering field.
- Knowledge of safe work and test practices.
- Knowledge of generator set electrical components like alternators, controls, circuit breakers, transformers, and test measurement systems like National Instruments.
- Experience with relevant computer applications like Microsoft Office.
- Experience with various test equipment like multimeters, soldering/harnessing, strain gauges, accelerometers, thermocouples, pressure transducers, proximity probes, telemetry, DAQ systems, and hand tools.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, EET, or a similar field.
- 0-2 years of experience required.
- Experience with hands-on execution of testing electrical systems.
- Experience utilizing test tools such as multimeters, signal generators, data acquisition systems, circuit testers, and National Instruments TestStand.
- Experience working in a lab/testing environment.
- Operational and/or test knowledge of generator sets and/or engines.
- Strong electrical and mechanical experience.
- Experience working on a team.
Work Environment
The position is onsite at a supplier in Monticello, IN, working hands-on in a test lab or development lab environment.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/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 Lafayette,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 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 : $27 - $30