Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating electrical system designs, specifying components, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role involves collaboration with mechanical and control engineers, testing and validation of prototypes, and continuous improvement of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system designs, schematics, and layouts.
• Specify components including wiring, controllers, sensors, and actuators.
• Collaborate with mechanical and control engineers to integrate electrical systems into vehicle designs.
• Conduct tests on prototypes to ensure electrical systems meet performance, safety, and quality standards.
• Prototype wiring harnesses and optimize them for manufacturability and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during production and field testing.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulations, including SAE, NFPA, and DOT requirements.
• Document technical specifications and maintain records of design iterations.
• Work with manufacturing teams to support the production process and resolve design-related issues.
• Partner with procurement to identify and source cost-effective, high-quality components.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimization in electrical systems.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive, heavy equipment, or harness design.
• Experience with Arcadia harness design including database management.
• Experience with harness design from concept through prototype evaluation and production release.
• Experience creating electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in electrical design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar.
• Familiarity with J1939 CAN bus systems, controllers, and electrical harness design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacture principles.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both office and manufacturing floor settings, with occasional visits to customer sites or test facilities. The role also involves working in a prototype shop for installation and evaluation of new harness designs, and may require working in outdoor environments for testing purposes.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00

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 New Site,MS.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 28, 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 : $90,000 - $120,000