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Electrical Engineer

Actalent
Columbus, IN Contractor
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/9/2026
Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob Description

Join one of the world's leading automotive technology suppliers headquartered in France, renowned for its focus on sustainable mobility, advanced cockpit experiences, and lighting. This organization equips half of the world's vehicles with its products. The position is at the PPIC Tooling and Equipment center, specializing in emissions control technologies. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our design team, responsible for creating electrical systems for tooling and equipment.

Responsibilities
  • Define the bill of materials (BOM) for project quoting.
  • Develop 2D/3D panel layouts using Solidworks and/or AutoCAD.
  • Create wiring and pneumatic schematics.
  • Define the automation concept for tooling and equipment.
  • Interface with equipment and controls engineers.
  • Coordinate with third-party safety auditors and external resources.
  • Conduct design reviews with controls engineers.
  • Complete 2D drawings of electrical panels.
  • Generate and manage bill of materials.
  • Implement changes for product/process.
  • Provide support for manufacturing during the design phase, addressing changes or problems.
  • Assist controls engineers and assembly team members.
Essential Skills
  • Minimum five years of electrical engineering design experience.
  • Proficiency in machine and control panel design, primarily using Allen-Bradley.
  • Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
  • Experience with servo drive and robot design, MIG welding, canning, muffler, gauging, and tube forming.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
  • Background in system integration.
Work Environment

The work environment is a climate-controlled, clean prototype facility. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Onsite presence is required from Monday to Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays. You will be provided with your own desk and monitor, working alongside other mechanical engineers.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/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 Columbus,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 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 : $38 - $48

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