Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob Description
The Electrical Engineer will design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and continuously improve electrical systems used across diverse product lines. This role collaborates closely with mechanical engineers, software developers, manufacturing, and production teams to create innovative new products while supporting and enhancing existing designs. The position combines design and hands-on work, requiring someone who is equally comfortable creating schematics in CAD, assembling proto@types at the workbench, debugging circuits with an oscilloscope, and programming embedded hardware and microcontroller-based systems.
Responsibilities
Design and develop analog and digital electrical circuits for new and existing products.
Create, read, and maintain detailed electrical schematics for complex systems.
Use PCB design tools to design and lay out printed circuit boards for product applications.
Assemble and wire electrical systems and proto@types, including hands-on work at the bench.
Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on existing electrical systems to resolve issues and improve reliability.
Conduct testing and validation of electrical designs using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other common electrical test equipment.
Program and integrate embedded hardware and microcontroller-based platforms into product designs.
Collaborate with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and production personnel to ensure seamless integration of electrical designs into complete products.
Support new product development activities, contributing to concept generation, design reviews, and design-for-manufacture considerations.
Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize circuit performance, reliability, and cost.
Prepare clear documentation, including schematics, test procedures, and design reports, and communicate technical information effectively in written and verbal form.
Contribute leadership and guidance to a small engineering team when needed, helping coordinate tasks and mentoring less experienced engineers.
Incorporate EMI/EMC design practices and environmental considerations into electrical designs where applicable.
Participate in stress analysis and other design verification activities related to electrical systems.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a closely related engineering discipline.
Approximately 3-5 years of electrical engineering experience, including work with analog and digital circuits.
Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics and their application in complex electrical systems.
Experience designing complex electrical circuits and supporting them through the full development lifecycle.
Experience troubleshooting and improving existing electrical systems in a product environment.
Ability to read and create detailed electrical schematics with accuracy and clarity.
Hands-on experience assembling and wiring electrical systems and proto@types.
Proficient soldering skills suitable for proto@type and production-level work.
Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and common electrical test equipment for measurement and debugging.
Printed circuit board design experience using tools such as Altium, Eagle, KiCad, or similar PCB design software.
Working knowledge of Python programming for test, automation, or embedded applications.
Experience with embedded hardware and microcontroller-based systems, including platforms similar to Raspberry Pi.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to electrical design and troubleshooting.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for collaboration and documentation.
Leadership qualities and the ability to help manage and guide a small engineering team.
Knowledge and experience working in a new product development environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with PCB design software such as Altium, KiCad, Eagle, or similar tools.
Background working with embedded microcontrollers, including Arduino, STM32, ESP32, PIC, ARM, or comparable platforms.
Familiarity with industrial control systems and their electrical design requirements.
Experience with PLC programming for industrial or automation applications.
Knowledge of communication interfaces such as CAN Bus, Modbus, RS-485, SPI, I²C, UART, Ethernet, or USB.
Experience with motor controls and power electronics.
Skills integrating various sensors into electrical and control systems.
Understanding of EMI/EMC design practices and how to apply them in product development.
Experience with environmental testing of electrical products.
Exposure to military or aerospace product development environments.
Experience with stress analysis related to electrical components and systems.
Engineering leadership experience, including mentoring and coordinating small teams.
Work Environment
The role is based in a small company environment with approximately 60 employees across production, engineering, quality, and front office support, fostering close collaboration and direct impact on products and processes. The position is not limited to desk work; you will spend time both at a computer working on CAD schematics and PCB layouts, and at the workbench assembling proto@types, wiring systems, and using test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters. The organization is a leading supplier to the aerospace industry in the area of moisture control solutions, offering exposure to high-reliability, specialized products. The typical schedule follows a four-day workweek with four 10-hour days, providing every Friday off and supporting a strong work-life balance. The environment encourages hands-on engineering, cross-functional teamwork, and continuous innovation in new product development.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cookstown, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 Cookstown,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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