Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a talented Electrical Engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and a minimum of 5 years of proven experience in design and development with SoC and battery-powered circuits. The ideal candidate will have expertise in board bring-up, design verification, and testing of circuits with interfaces such as Bluetooth or WiFi.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop battery-powered circuits with SoC.
• Perform board bring-up and design verification testing.
• Create and validate schematics, hardware, and circuit designs.
• Test and verify designs independently, ensuring functionality and reliability.
• Work on new product development from the ground up, ensuring innovative and effective solutions.
• Collaborate with outsourced teams for board layout while focusing on core design tasks.
• Utilize design tools such as Altium, but remain open to other tools as necessary.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in circuit design and development.
• Proficiency in board bring-up and design verification testing.
• Experience with microcontrollers and battery-powered circuit design.
• Familiarity with communication interfaces like Bluetooth and WiFi.
• Competence in using design tools, with a preference for Altium.

• Experience with new product development is highly valued.
• Ability to read specifications and wiring boards effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to test and validate own designs independently.

The role is situated within an engineering environment focused on high-technology auto vehicle diagnostics. The position involves developing connected diagnostic devices that operate on both battery and wall power. The work involves using modern design tools and collaborating with an outsourced team for board layout, ensuring innovative and reliable product development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Owatonna, MN.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $64.00/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 hybrid position in Owatonna,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2026.

About Actalent

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Salary : $45 - $64