• Senior Electrical Engineer

    Actalent (Palatine, IL)


    Senior Electrical Engineer

    Job Description

    This role involves primarily supporting the development and testing of medical devices. The focus will be on debugging issues at both the power supply and systems level. Although the role is predominantly testing-oriented, experience in analog and digital design would be beneficial. The position requires running extensive EMC testing in the lab, with a strong preference for knowledge in power electronics. Familiarity with Cadence and Mentor Graphics tools is essential, and ensuring compliance with IEC60601-1 / IEC-2 standards is a key responsibility.

    Responsibilities

    + Support medical device development and testing.

    + Debug problems at the power supply and systems level.

    + Conduct extensive EMC testing in the lab.

    + Ensure compliance with IEC60601-1 / IEC-2 standards.

    + Utilize Cadence and Mentor Graphics tools for testing and design.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).

    + 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering.

    + Experience with EMC testing.

    + Ability to debug power supply issues.

    + Knowledge of analog and digital design.

    + Experience in a highly regulated industry, preferably medical devices.

    + Proficiency with Cadence for schematic capture.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience in other highly regulated industries is acceptable.

    Work Environment

    This position is entirely on-site with no hybrid work options. The role involves working with advanced technologies in a lab setting, focusing on the development of a new device with significant growth potential planned for 2026.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Palatine, IL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/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 Palatine,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 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.