Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Actalent • Antigo, WI • 10h ago

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity for an experienced Electrical Technician to support a high-volume metal manufacturing plant that processes brass, aluminum, and steel. You will work on modern production equipment and automated systems, focusing on electrical engineering solutions that improve reliability, safety, and efficiency across processes such as cold forming, annealing, machining, heat treating, anodizing, painting, zinc plating, and phoscoating.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain electrical systems and controls for manufacturing equipment used in cold forming, annealing, machining, heat treating, and finishing operations.

Support and optimize automated production lines, including equipment used for anodizing, painting, zinc plating, and phoscoating.

Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues on the plant floor to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Collaborate closely with mechanical and other electrical engineers to implement process improvements and upgrades to existing machinery.

Apply working knowledge of metals, including brass, aluminum, and steel, to ensure electrical systems and controls support safe and effective processing.

Contribute to the integration of automation technologies to enhance throughput, quality, and consistency in manufacturing operations.

Participate in the commissioning, testing, and validation of new or upgraded equipment and control systems.

Document electrical designs, modifications, and maintenance activities in accordance with plant standards and best practices.

Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing equipment performance and recommending electrical or control system enhancements.

Work on-site on the manufacturing floor, providing day-to-day technical support and guidance to operations and maintenance teams.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field

Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles as applied to manufacturing equipment and processes.

Experience with controls and automation systems used in production environments.

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical and control system issues on complex machinery.

Comfort working directly on the plant floor alongside production and maintenance teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience supporting processes such as cold forming, annealing, machining, heat treating, and finishing is beneficial.

Familiarity with anodizing, paint systems, zinc plating, and phoscoat lines is a plus.

Background working with state-of-the-art machining equipment and automated production lines is advantageous.

Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team of electrical and mechanical engineers.

Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset in a manufacturing setting.

Work Environment

This position is based on-site at a metal manufacturing plant that produces casings and shells for government use. The facility receives brass, aluminum, and steel from approved vendors and operates modern production lines that include cold forming, annealing, machining, heat treating, anodizing, painting, zinc plating, and phoscoating. You will work primarily on the plant floor as part of a team of electrical and mechanical engineers, with plans to add additional engineers to support operations. The environment is fast-paced and hands-on, with regular interaction with production equipment and automated systems. You can expect to work around industrial machinery and finishing lines in a typical manufacturing plant setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of ANTIGO, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.60 - $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 ANTIGO,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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