What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Actalent?
Description
- Assist in designing electrical systems, including power distribution and controls
- Create, update, and maintain schematics and CAD drawings
- Support troubleshooting for PLCs, HMIs, and automation systems
- Provide daily technical support to production and maintenance teams
- Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts
- Help execute projects and support equipment installations
- Ensure all work complies with electrical safety standards
Skills
problem solving, root cause analysis, electrical schematics, design, Lean manufacturing, plc, autocad
Top Skills Details
problem solving,root cause analysis,electrical schematics,design
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 0–3 years of experience; internships and co‑ops are great
- Basic understanding of PLCs, HMIs, drives, and general control systems
- Able to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Strong problem‑solving abilities
Preferred:
- Experience using AutoCAD
- Exposure to Allen‑Bradley or Siemens PLC platforms
- Familiarity with ThinManager or MES systems
- Experience in manufacturing or automation through internships
- Understanding of Lean principles
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dubuque, IA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $31.00 - $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)
This is a fully onsite position in Dubuque,IA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.
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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Salary : $31 - $41