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Electrical Engineer

Actalent
Swedesboro, NJ Other
POSTED ON 9/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2025

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

This position is responsible for the electrical design and development engineering for all equipment, including engineering calculations, layouts, and schematic diagrams utilizing our Computer Assisted Design (CAD) system along with PLC & HMI code. The role also involves providing customer technical support and manufacturing support for sub-contracted and in-house manufactured control systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electrical systems for equipment using CAD software.
  • Perform engineering calculations, layouts, and create schematic diagrams.
  • Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs/RS Logix - Allen Bradley or Siemens.
  • Utilize HMI software such as FactoryTalk or similar for system controls.
  • Control VFDs through HMI and PLCs.
  • Provide technical support to customers and manufacturing teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to see projects from inception to completion.

Essential Skills
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience with PLCs/RS Logix - Allen Bradley or Siemens.
  • Proficiency in HMI software such as FactoryTalk.
  • Experience in controlling VFDs through HMI and PLCs.
  • General knowledge of CAD, with preference for AutoCAD Electrical.

Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • 5 years' experience with Rockwell Rslogix500 and RsLogix5000 platforms and FactoryTalk View.
  • Working knowledge of commercial machinery control devices such as proximity switches, solenoid valves, and transducers.
  • Understanding of AC & DC motor control systems, primarily with VFDs.

Work Environment

The position is based in an office setting with a total of about 35 employees, including a small team consisting of 1 Mechanical Engineer, 3 Electrical Engineers, 2 Engineering Technicians, and an Engineering Manager. The company has a global presence and collaborates closely with a team in Germany. This role offers hands-on experience and exposure to the full product development life cycle of equipment design and build, with a small company feel and a team-oriented environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Swedesboro, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $54.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Swedesboro,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $41 - $54

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