Design Engineer

Support the Research and Development (R&D) team in developing, validating, integrating, and successfully launching electrical components and systems to meet new product development and business customer requirements. This role involves designing and laying out electrical wiring for specialty trucks and vans, such as those used in the shipping industry.

Responsibilities

• Confer with engineers, customers, suppliers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
• Design, implement, maintain, test, and improve electrical wiring of vehicles.
• Operate CAD software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Solve problems and troubleshoot electrical components and systems.
• Assist in building a prototype of the intended vehicle for testing and approval.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Knowledge in electrical engineering and electrical design.
• 3-5 years of experience in vehicle design (e.g., truck, van, bus, RV, auto, boat).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a two-year technical degree with a minimum of 5 years of practical and relevant experience.
• Proven ability to use 3D CAD, with a preference for SolidWorks.

• Experience in electrical design and problem-solving.
• Ability to work creatively and be involved in the design and product development process.

Join a small R&D team located in an office building in Wolcottville, IN, focusing on creating and advancing manufacturing processes. Although manufacturing is conducted at facilities in Sturgis, MI, this site includes several small buildings for onsite testing. Typical working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with an average workload of 40-45 hours per week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wolcottville, IN.

The pay range for this position is $38.50 - $45.00/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 Wolcottville,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 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 : $39 - $45