Electrical Designer

Job Title

Electrical Designer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Designer to join our team in designing and controlling machines for the paper industry. The role involves utilizing computer-aided design equipment and related software to create and manage electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in electrical engineering, compliance review, and documentation preparation.

Responsibilities

• Utilize computer-aided design equipment and software to design and control machines for the paper industry, including electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Review product designs to ensure compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer specifications.
• Develop and prepare drawings, documentation, part records, bills of material, and instruction manuals for orders.
• Coordinate engineering and related issues with customers and internal teams, including sales, product management, application engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality groups, to maintain order schedules and budgets.
• Travel to sub-supplier locations for equipment testing and inspection as required.
• Perform automation and controls engineering design, focusing on reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness, and conduct risk assessments.
• Assist in developing new design standards and engineering processes.
• Support automation engineers in their tasks.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Proficiency in electrical design and AutoCAD Electrical.
• 2-year degree in a relevant field.
• 3-5 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Associate's Degree in Electromechanical Design or equivalent.
• Experience with AutoCAD E or COMOS is preferred.

Work Environment

The position may require travel to sub-supplier locations for equipment tests and inspections. The role involves collaboration with various internal departments and external customers to ensure project success. The work environment is dynamic, focusing on innovation and adherence to safety and engineering standard.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Appleton, WI.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Appleton,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 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 : $30 - $35