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Electrical Engineer

Actalent
Wilsonville, OR Contractor
POSTED ON 5/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Job Description

The Electrical Engineer will provide entry to mid-level design and support for product and R&D development projects. This role focuses on industrial design in harsh environments, requiring knowledge and understanding of system maintenance, ease of construction, and multi-system interactions. The role operates semi-autonomously with moderate supervision and requires strict adherence to safety, regulatory, and operational standards.

Responsibilities

  • Own the design, modeling, specification, and testing of low to medium voltage industrial electrical equipment.
  • Apply standard engineering knowledge, techniques, and formulae to create and interpret designs, calculations, drawings, sketches, and documents for a complex iron redox flow battery.
  • Support the development of energy storage products by providing core knowledge in areas such as AC power (3-phase power, power systems, protection systems, etc.), electromechanical equipment (induction motors, actuators, VFDs, etc.), DC/DC or AC/DC power conversion (bidirectional flow, power supplies, etc.), industrial control systems (slice I/O, HMI, UL508/UL60947, NFPA 79, etc.), and sensors (thermistors, pressure transducers, pH probes, etc.).
  • Develop, write, and perform system tests for debugging to determine design adjustments or modifications.
  • Provide technical assistance to cross-functional teams when electrical or general engineering problems arise.
  • Perform technical review of designs and documents.
Essential Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
  • Experience with reading electrical schematics and mechanical P&IDs.
  • Familiarity with the process of building control panels for machine automation.
  • Experience with DMMs, Power Analyzers, Signal Generators, etc.
  • Familiarity with single and three-phase power systems and power distribution systems.
  • Familiarity with power conversion equipment.
  • Familiarity with computer and micro-controller systems.
  • Capability to work on and around industrial power systems.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting electronics and electro-mechanical systems down to the component level.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a small, dynamic team.
  • A strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience building control panels.
  • Experience with battery or fuel cell systems.
Work Environment

This position is onsite in Wilsonville, OR, where you will be part of a company with a vision focused on developing sustainable clean energy storage.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilsonville, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $78400.00 - $88600.00/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 Wilsonville,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 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.

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