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Electrical Engineer

Actalent
Hickory, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026

Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for collaborating with the Engineering team to apply expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining electrical control systems, machinery, and equipment. This role ensures that the company maintains a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the manufacturing process for new electrical equipment using design software to produce schematics and oversee installation processes.
  • Develop new products and work on improving existing products.
  • Participate in the design and development of supplementary processes or equipment and troubleshoot existing processes and equipment.
  • Assess and maintain electrical equipment and construct complex electrical and electronic appliances from wiring diagrams.
  • Possess programming capability in PLC or equivalent software for machine control and communication among machine, HMI, and other components.
  • Work with state and federal agencies to ensure compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations regarding equipment installations and other facility processes.
  • Ensure projects meet legal requirements, environmental directives, and health and safety requirements.
  • Maintain awareness of external product and process technology, including competitors, through external networks, literature study, technical meetings, and conferences.
  • Incorporate external information into the development of new products.
  • Evaluate the capability of current manufacturing technologies, equipment, processes, and practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hickory, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $79000.00 - $102000.00/yr.

Health & Insurance Medical insurance Life insurance Long‑term disability insurance [payscale.com] Retirement & Financial 401(k) plan Paid Time Off

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hickory,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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 : $79,000 - $102,000

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