• Electrical Engineer

    Actalent (Riverside, MI)


    Job Title: Electrical Engineer

    Job Description

    As an Electrical Engineer, you will engage in researching, developing, designing, and testing electrical components, equipment, and systems used in industrial furnaces. This role involves creating schematics and designing control cabinets using AutoCAD Electrical, as well as programming equipment with PLCs. You will have access to existing templates for code design, which minimizes the need for programming from scratch. This full-time position operates Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no overtime required.

    Responsibilities

    + Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, and systems for industrial furnaces.

    + Create schematics and design control cabinets using AutoCAD Electrical.

    + Program equipment using PLCs with existing templates for code design.

    + Enhance operator interface designs and upgrade control systems on existing products.

    + Convert old designs from 2D to 3D.

    + Interact professionally with customers and communicate effectively.

    + Occasionally visit customer sites for complex projects, typically after gaining a couple of years of experience.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of work experience in electrical engineering.

    + Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for drawing schematics and control panel design.

    + Experience with industrial equipment and understanding of working with machines and custom equipment.

    + Ability to communicate effectively with customers and individuals at all levels of the organization.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs.

    + Heat treat experience.

    + Experience working with manufacturing and maintenance personnel.

    Work Environment

    The work environment is within an established company with a majority of tenured staff and low attrition rates. The Electrical team includes one Electrical Engineer alongside a team of five Mechanical Engineers. The systems and facilities are somewhat antiquated but are in the process of being updated. The team is small and close-knit, frequently participating in team lunches and events. The role involves desk work 80% of the time and interaction with the applications and operations teams, as well as occasional customer interaction.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Riverside, Michigan.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Riverside,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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.