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Job Title: Electrical Machine Design Engineer
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a highly respected, Japanese-owned automotive manufacturer in the local area to identify a skilled Electrical Machine Design Engineer. This organization is known for its long-term stability, strong employee culture, and exceptional benefits. If you are passionate about automation, innovation, and working in a collaborative, high-quality manufacturing environment, this role offers an exciting next step in your career.
Position Overview
The Electrical Machine Design Engineer will play a key role in designing, programming, debugging, and supporting automated production systems. This position is highly hands-on and collaborative, contributing to electrical design, controls development, and the continuous improvement of automation technology across the facility. You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, and leadership to bring innovative concepts from design through implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, program, debug, and support automated production systems and automation equipment
- Provide electrical design input throughout concept, development, and implementation phases
- Support facility infrastructure, controls programming, and equipment design initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, supervisors, operators, and management
- Troubleshoot electrical and controls systems to resolve issues and collect data for continuous improvement
- Establish standards for new control equipment and help introduce new technologies into the business
- Drive continuous improvement efforts while developing project management skills
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of experience as a Controls Engineer or in a similar automation-focused role
- Strong expertise in PLCs, robotics, HMIs, and electrical controls
- Experience with electrical design and AutoCAD Electrical
- Proficiency in machine design, PLC programming, and project execution
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or Mechatronics
- Associate degree with relevant hands-on experience will also be considered
- Proven analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Experience
- Formal training or extensive experience with PLCs (including OMRON CJ & NJ platforms)
- Robot experience, including RC8 systems
- Hands-on AutoCAD Electrical experience in a manufacturing environment
Work Environment & Benefits
- Office-based role located in Maryville, with minimal travel to nearby regional facilities
- Stable, clean manufacturing environment with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement
- Competitive compensation package including generous holiday and vacation benefits
- Opportunity to grow with a well-established, employee-focused automotive manufacturer
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maryville, TN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Maryville,TN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Salary : $50 - $60