Entry Level Electrical Engineer (Altium Exp)

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for the design, testing and documentation of the assigned electrical/electronic content of company products and projects.

Responsibilities:

Design analog, digital and power circuit schematics based on product requirements

Perform component selection to meet design requirements with multiple sources

Layout PWBs (Printed Wiring Board) and CCAs (Circuit Card Assembly ) using design software (i.e. Altium)

Help on safety studies including MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure), DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and SIL (Safety Integrity Level)

Develop test procedures for protype circuits, electronic products and for EMC (Electro-Magnetic Compatibility) testing

Review peer designs and provide constructive feedback to create robust and efficient solutions

Review electrical design documentation for accuracy and adherence to design requirements

Requirements:

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Communication proficiency both written and oral

Maintain a strong customer/client focus; analyze user needs and requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. Persons as defined in International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Core Competencies:

Understanding of company goals and objectives

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment including co-worker, contractor, and customer

Ability to research technical problems and develop solutions

Willingness to self-develop and maintain additional skills required to perform position

Education & Experience:

B.S./B.A. degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience in Electrical Design or Engineering

Microsoft suite, electronic design software (preferably Altium) experience

Ability to obtain or have security clearance

Ability to work with multiple share-point sites

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Work Environment:

This role is performed in a professional office setting and may offer a hybrid work schedule based on department and business needs. Some roles may be required to be in office only. Standard business hours apply. Minimal travel may be required for meetings or company events. The position involves regular computer use, email communication, and interaction with internal and external stakeholders in both in-person and virtual settings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burnsville, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burnsville, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burnsville,MN.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.