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Electrical Engineer

Actalent
Urbandale, IA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will troubleshoot current products, make recommendations for improvements, and utilize Altium to design PCBs. Your expertise will be essential in supporting existing products and contributing to new product development.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot current hardware to address issues occurring in the field.
  • Design PCBs and components with communication protocols such as Bluetooth, cellular, and UART in mind.
  • Collaborate with various team members to support current product maintenance and new product development.
  • Design test fixtures and configurations to ensure product reliability.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in electrical engineering principles.
  • Experience in hardware and electrical design.
  • Proven skills in PCB design and hardware troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with Altium, along with analog and digital design capabilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably electrical.
  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in troubleshooting electrical components and designing circuit boards.
  • Altium experience is highly preferred, though experience with other design suites will be considered.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment with the flexibility to work from home part of the time. Employees are expected to be in the office at least one day a week, specifically on Wednesdays. We offer a flexible hybrid work model, encouraging a healthy work-life balance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Urbandale, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 hybrid position in Urbandale,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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 : $50 - $60

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