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Electrical Design Engineer
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If interested please contact Chris Abood via email at CABOOD @ACTALENTSERVICES .COM.
Job Description The Automation Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for designing industrial control panels and enclosures for use in harsh environments, including PLC, remote I/O, operator station, network, and drive cabinets (both DC and AC). This role involves component selection, sizing, and layout primarily for Engineer-to-Order (ETO) systems. The engineer will collaborate closely with the drafting department and the automation engineering team to provide tailored solutions that meet specific customer requirements.
Responsibilities
Receive assignments from hardware design lead.
Communicate with the project team on specific project requirements, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
Coordinate with the drafting department to produce, review, check, and mark-up engineering drawings, including bill of material (BOM), panel layout, and electrical schematics.
Determine appropriate part numbers for PLC, I/O, and drive equipment.
Size equipment, fusing, breakers, wire, power supplies, etc., based on equipment design specifications and sound engineering principles.
Create Input/Output lists in EXCEL from existing customer electrical drawings.
Ensure effective communication and attention to detail throughout the entire phase of build and design.
Must Have
BS electrical engineering or engineering technology degree required or equivalent experience in industrial automation control equipment design.
Experience working with PLC's (Allen Bradley, Siemens, and GE) and drives (Siemens, ABB, and Allen Bradley) is strongly preferred.
CAD experience {2D and/or 3D) a PLUS.
Experience serving industrial customers and/or previous experience with designing industrial control enclosures to UL508A and NEC standards a PLUS.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eastlake, OH.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $40.87/hr.
Benefits may include:
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)
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
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Electrical Design Engineer
role at
Actalent .
If interested please contact Chris Abood via email at CABOOD @ACTALENTSERVICES .COM.
Job Description The Automation Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for designing industrial control panels and enclosures for use in harsh environments, including PLC, remote I/O, operator station, network, and drive cabinets (both DC and AC). This role involves component selection, sizing, and layout primarily for Engineer-to-Order (ETO) systems. The engineer will collaborate closely with the drafting department and the automation engineering team to provide tailored solutions that meet specific customer requirements.
Responsibilities
Receive assignments from hardware design lead.
Communicate with the project team on specific project requirements, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
Coordinate with the drafting department to produce, review, check, and mark-up engineering drawings, including bill of material (BOM), panel layout, and electrical schematics.
Determine appropriate part numbers for PLC, I/O, and drive equipment.
Size equipment, fusing, breakers, wire, power supplies, etc., based on equipment design specifications and sound engineering principles.
Create Input/Output lists in EXCEL from existing customer electrical drawings.
Ensure effective communication and attention to detail throughout the entire phase of build and design.
Must Have
BS electrical engineering or engineering technology degree required or equivalent experience in industrial automation control equipment design.
Experience working with PLC's (Allen Bradley, Siemens, and GE) and drives (Siemens, ABB, and Allen Bradley) is strongly preferred.
CAD experience {2D and/or 3D) a PLUS.
Experience serving industrial customers and/or previous experience with designing industrial control enclosures to UL508A and NEC standards a PLUS.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eastlake, OH.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $40.87/hr.
Benefits may include:
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)
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Actalent by 2x.
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