Job Description
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing electrical designs for specialized equipment. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of equipment, business, and customer requirements that drive the design of technical solutions. The Electrical Engineer participates in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including analysis, design, equipment construction, and installation support. Collaboration with other engineering staff for programming and site startup support is essential.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and conduct research to evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications.Assist field engineers with the installation of designed systems and verify the proper build of these systems.Develop electrical products that conform to standards and customer requirements by researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.Prepare technical drawings and specifications for electrical control panels.Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components.Ensure product quality by designing electrical testing methods, testing finished products, and verifying system capabilities to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational, safety, or environmental standards.Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.Resolve required changes and support solutions to complete the designed equipment during installation.Maintain the product database by writing computer programs.Essential SkillsBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.5+ years of electrical engineering experience within a material handling or manufacturing/distribution environment.Experience with electrical engineering of equipment/machines.Proficiency in AutoCAD with an understanding of drawings and symbols.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with mobile robots.Knowledge of real-time supply chain solutions.Understanding of e-commerce systems.Skills in warehouse optimization.Work Environment
The position is based in Cincinnati, OH, working out of the office five days a week. The role involves being at the forefront of incorporating new technologies into projects within the automation space.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $52.00/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 Cincinnati,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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.
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