Electrical Engineer

Actalent • Benton Harbor, MI • 19h ago

Job Title: Electrical Controls EngineerJob Description

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and implementation of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. This role involves building, wiring, programming, and testing both simple and complex control systems using relay logic, HMIs/PLCs, programmable relays, VFDs, and a variety of digital and mechanical process switching and instrumentation technologies. Systems may include components from IDEC, Allen-Bradley, IFM, Schneider Electric, Eaton, and IMO.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical control systems tailored to project specifications.

Build, wire, program, and test control panels and systems.

Utilize a range of technologies including relay logic, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and instrumentation.

Support both standard and custom work order processing by translating customer specifications into internal manufacturing requirements.

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, vendors, project managers, contractors, field representatives, and customers to ensure successful implementation, training, and troubleshooting of electrical designs.

Essential Skills

Bachelors in Engineering OR Associates with 2 years of relevant experience.

Experience with VFD (Eaton, IMO, Franklin, Turk, etc).

Electrical design experience.

Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks.

Ability to read work orders, manuals, specs, wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering drawings.

Experience with PLC editing, troubleshooting, and programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, IO-Link).

Electromechanical engineering expertise.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

If no degree, a minimum of 8 years of experience within industrial electrical controls.

Experience with selecting electrical components.

PLC programming skills.

Work Environment

The role involves spending approximately 60% of the time at a desk and the remaining 40% on the shop floor, working hands-on with equipment. A dedicated workspace and laptop will be provided for interfacing with control systems. The work environment is a typical production setting, focusing on industrial pumps. The schedule is Monday through Friday with flexible start times at 5, 6, or 7 am. During the 9-month contract period, employees will have access to Udemy after 6 months, 2 weeks of PTO, and 6 standard holidays. This is a great opportunity to work with a growing company and become a technical expert on control systems.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $40.00/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 Benton Harbor,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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