New Product Development Electrical Engineer

Actalent • Charlotte, NC • 1h ago

Job Title: New Product Development Electrical Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on designing and developing electrical systems and components for a range of applications, with a strong emphasis on new product development from proto@type through manufacturing. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, create and maintain firmware for lighting and control products, and ensure all designs meet technical specifications and performance requirements. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative startup environment where you can influence product architecture, improve design processes, and help bring innovative electrical products to market.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical systems, circuits, and components for various applications, with a focus on new product development.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing, to ensure project requirements and timelines are met.

Conduct testing, validation, and verification of electrical systems to ensure compliance with specifications, performance targets, and safety requirements.

Transition designs from proto@type to production, including interfacing with vendors, creating and maintaining bills of materials (BOMs), and preparing production-ready documentation.

Develop and maintain firmware for lighting and control products, including microcontroller-based systems.

Perform component selection, schematic design and capture, and PCB layout, preferably using Altium, to create robust and manufacturable designs.

Support automotive circuit design and power electronics applications by applying industry best practices and standards.

Provide mechanical integration support by ensuring electrical components fit and function properly within larger systems and assemblies.

Document designs, engineering processes, test procedures, and test results to support traceability, future reference, and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve design issues, production problems, and field performance concerns.

Contribute to embedded software development using C and C++ for microcontroller and embedded Linux applications.

Utilize tools such as LabVIEW for test automation, data acquisition, and validation of electrical systems.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 2+ years of experience in an electrical engineering design role.

Hands-on experience in electrical design and new product development from prototyping through manufacturing.

Proficiency in component selection, schematic design and capture, and PCB layout.

Experience with PCB design tools, with a strong preference for Altium.

Experience developing microcontroller firmware in C.

Knowledge of automotive circuit design and familiarity with automotive product design practices.

Understanding of power electronics and related design considerations.

Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while managing individual responsibilities effectively.

Strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.

Ability to document designs, processes, and test results clearly and accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience developing firmware for lighting and control products.

C++ programming experience for embedded Linux applications.

Familiarity with LabVIEW for test automation and data acquisition.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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