• Electrical Engineer

    Actalent (Appleton, WI)


    Job Title: Electrical Engineer

    Job Description

    The Electrical Engineer will empower production and manufacturing teams by providing direct engineering support. This role focuses on issue resolution, identifying opportunities for innovation and process enhancement, and streamlining communication channels between facility personnel and engineering resources.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software, such as ACADE and Inventor, to perform engineering tasks.

    + Utilize knowledge of Design for Excellence (DFX), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).

    + Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and structural issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

    + Review customer project requirements, technical drawings, and specifications to ensure the proper application of products.

    + Study and understand related government and industry standards governing the manufactured products.

    + Interact regularly with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Operations Engineering, Project Management, and Preproduction staff.

    + Prepare technical drawings and electrical specifications to ensure installations and designs conform to standards and customer requirements.

    + Participate in and present technical information during design meetings or reviews.

    + Manage and maintain accurate notes from field and facility observations.

    + Self-check work to ensure accuracy against established drawing and design specifications and standards.

    + Provide technical assistance for prototype and pilot builds, along with sustaining production support.

    + Support service, aftermarket, and installation teams as needed.

    + Manage the Engineering Change Management system for designs that are released and in production.

    + Resolve all questions or concerns quickly to mitigate facility downtime.

    + Track issues from identification to resolution, keeping stakeholders informed of status.

    + Attend meetings as needed for various teams/products supported by the role.

    + Coordinate with engineering and production teams, serving as a point of contact/liaison.

    + Increase the engineering core knowledge base of means-and-methods and build/manufacturing processes.

    + Prepare comprehensive assessment reports for engineering and production leadership.

    + Travel periodically to project sites for evaluations and data collection for reporting purposes.

    + Exhibit strong organizational, communication, coordination, and planning skills.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in electrical engineering and troubleshooting electrical systems.

    + Experience with change management and power distribution.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

    + 3-5+ years of experience working as an engineer in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This is a fully on-site role in Little Chute.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Appleton, WI.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

     

    -Medical insurance -Dental insurance -Vision Insurance -FSA/HSA/LSA -Voluntary Life | AD&D -Short & Long Term Disability -Pet Insurance -Retirement Plan -Wellness Program

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Appleton,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 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 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.