Electrical Engineer

Description

This position will be working in the RMA group. Will work with SMT or electronic assembly process. Will work with groups in Production and Japan to help solve quality problems occurring in process. This could involve PPAP's, containment, issuing corrective actions and provide follow-up/solutions as well as writing detailed reports on analysis, help with work instructions, deal with component issues. Will be involved with troubleshooting electronics to understand where defect is coming from so knowledge of electrical/electronics is needed. Responsible for cost reductions for defects. Will use 8D/5 Why problem solving to identify root cause and establish counter-measures and improve processes. In RMA, if bad part is returned this person will breakdown component and use oscilloscope to help determine cause of failure.

Skills

quality, problem solving, Corrective Actions, electronics, Root cause analysis, oscilloscope, Ppap, circuit analysis, customer service, circuit testing

Top Skills Details

quality,problem solving,Corrective Actions

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering oscilloscope experience/knowledge Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints strong troubleshooting excellent customer service skills (written and verbal communication) Preferred - experience in automotive quality Honda, Nissan, or other OEM auto quality experience Possess a general working knowledge of automotive or industrial manufacturing (AIAG, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, 8D).

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $34.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

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.

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