What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Design Engineer position at Actalent?
Description
The Automation Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for designing industrial control panels/enclosures for use in harsh environments - PLC, remote 1/0, operator station, network, and drive cabinets (both DC and AC). This involves component selection, sizing, and layout. The systems and offerings are primarily Engineer-to-Order (ETO). The qualified candidate must work closely with the drafting department and the automation engineering team to provide solutions that meet our customers' specific requirements. Daily Tasks: • Receive assignments from hardware design lead. • Communicate with the project team on specific project requirements, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality. • Communicate with drafting department to produce, review, check, and mark-up engineering drawings, including bill of material (BOM), panel layout, and electrical schematics. • Determine appropriate part numbers for PLC, 1/0, and drive equipment. • Size equipment, fusing, breakers, wire, power supplies, etc... based on equipment design specifications and sound engineering principles. • Create Input/Output lists in EXCEL from existing customer electrical drawings. • Communication and detail within the full phase of build and design.
Skills
control panel design, control panel layout, Hardware design, Electrical design, plcs, hmi, allen bradley plc, siemens plc, cad design
Top Skills Details
control panel design,control panel layout,Hardware design,Electrical design,plcs,hmi
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• BS electrical engineering or engineering technology degree required or equivalent experience in industrial automation control equipment design • Experience working with PLC's (Allen Bradley, Siemens, and GE) and drives (Siemens, ABB, and Allen Bradley) is strongly preferred. • CAD experience {2D and/or 3D) a plus • Experience serving industrial customers and/or previous experience with designing industrial control enclosures to UL508A and NEC standards a plus.
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eastlake, OH.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/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 Eastlake,OH.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 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 : $25 - $33