Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer provides technical support for the manufacturing and production process of equipment and systems. This role demands excellent managerial and engineering skills coupled with a strong electrical aptitude for accuracy and follow-up in system electrical and control design for the product line. The position is located in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania and reports to the Head of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop relay and motor control circuit diagrams and BOM requirements for custom control designs based on customer specifications.

• Maintain and back-up all product engineering documentation and drawings.

• Ensure the Electrical CAD system is suitable for timely design production.

• Support the Sales department with cost evaluations for custom design requirements, including material and labor.

• Create necessary support documentation and details for custom-designed products and monitor equipment assembly progress.

• Communicate effectively in the customer sales cycle.

• Possess working knowledge of UL and NFPA standards as they relate to industrial control systems.

• Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify conformance to customer specifications, and lead assembly staff in qualifying equipment to RGI standards.

• Develop and maintain control design standards for standard equipment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to design relay and motor control circuit diagrams.

• Experience in Electrical CAD systems, specifically AutoCAD or EPLAN.

• Working knowledge of UL and NFPA standards.

• Previous experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering degree required.

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience in a related field.

• Training and/or experience with machine/electrical control systems on 2D/3D CAD systems.

• Control panel assembly and wiring experience preferred.

• PLC programming experience is a plus.

Work Environment

This role operates within both office and manufacturing environments, requiring interaction with various departments and hands-on engagement with equipment. The position involves dealing with technical systems and software, ensuring a dynamic and collaborative work setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Leetsdale, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $48.08/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 Leetsdale, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Leetsdale,PA.

About Actalent

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