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Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Job Description
The Electrical Engineer will engage in research, development, design, and testing of electrical components, equipment, and systems specifically for industrial furnaces. The role requires creating schematics and designing control cabinets using AutoCAD Electrical, alongside programming equipment using PLCs.
The position offers access to existing code design templates to minimize the need for programming from scratch.
The engineer will work on various projects such as enhancing operator interface designs or upgrading control systems.
Hours:
- Monday to Friday, with standard hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and does not require overtime.
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, design, and test electrical components and systems for industrial furnaces.
- Create schematics and design control cabinets using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Program equipment using PLCs, primarily Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
- Enhance operator interface designs and upgrade control systems.
- Convert old 2D designs to 3D designs.
- Interact professionally with customers and communicate effectively.
- Occasionally visit customer sites for complex projects once or twice a year.
- Collaborate with teams on custom equipment projects.
Essential Skills
- 5 years of work experience in electrical engineering.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for drawing schematics and control panel design.
- Experience with PLC programming, specifically Allen-Bradley.
- Background in working with custom industrial equipment and automation.
"Nice to have" Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in the heat treatment industry.
- Experience collaborating with manufacturing and maintenance personnel.
Work Environment
The work environment is within an established company with low staff attrition.
The Electrical Engineer will be part of a team that includes one Senior Electrical Engineer and five Mechanical Engineers. The engineer will collaborate with the applications and operations teams and occasionally interact with customers. The company is working towards updating their antiquated systems and facilities.
The team is small, close-knit, and enjoys team lunches and events.
The position involves desk work for 80% of the time in a professional setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Riverside, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $41.00/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 Riverside,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 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 : $35 - $41