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Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Design Engineer will work independently to create comprehensive hardware design packages for custom industrial web converting machinery. This role involves collaboration with Mechanical Engineering and Project Management teams to ensure the delivery of quality, functionality, and compliance with customer expectations. The engineer will also participate in code and compliance certifications, internal quality assurance inspections, and manage documentation, including archiving project reports.

Responsibilities

+ Design electrical and pneumatic panel schematics and create panel layout diagrams.

+ Incorporate details from work orders, engineering design reviews, and customer meetings into custom designed panels.

+ Conduct code and compliance reviews on all panels, including certifications such as UL508, UL698A, NEC, and SCCR panel ratings.

+ Perform quality assurance inspections and generate quality reports on electrical panels.

+ Collaborate with the Mechanical Engineering and Project Management teams to ensure quality, functionality, and compliance with customer expectations.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in electrical design, panel design, and industrial control panel design.

+ Familiarity with UL508 standard and machine design.

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD, with AutoCAD Electrical experience being a plus.

+ Understanding of UL508, UL698A, NEC, and Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with pneumatic design is highly desirable.

+ Ability to conduct code and compliance certifications.

+ Experience in automation and hardware design.

Work Environment

The work environment is flexible, offering remote or hybrid work options with 50-75% of the time working from home. The role involves direct collaboration with other Electrical Design Engineers and interaction with Process Engineers and Controls Engineers. The company is transitioning from a small family-owned entity to a larger engineering firm, providing diverse opportunities for incorporating new technology and modernizing the technology portfolio.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Paterson, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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 Paterson,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.