Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob Description
As an Electrical Engineer, you will conduct a broad range of inspection, engineering, and supervisory tasks to support in-house testing, installation, start-up, and service/repair of industrial equipment. This role is vital for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of motor-controlled hydraulic and pneumatic industrial machines.
Responsibilities
Conduct inspections, engineering assessments, and supervisory tasks for industrial equipment.
Perform in-house testing, installation, start-up, and service/repair of a full range of industrial machinery.
Troubleshoot PLCs and assist with the installation of new equipment.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints accurately.
Write project plans, test plans, and equipment manuals.
Communicate effectively to assist companies with equipment installations.
Essential Skills
Field Service Engineering experience with motor-controlled hydraulic and pneumatic industrial machines.
Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
Strong communication skills for assisting with installations and documentation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
BS Degree in Engineering is preferred.
Experience with mechanical-hydraulic, pneumatic systems, electrical-PLC, motor controls, and sensors.
Ability to travel extensively, up to 70% both domestically and internationally, with trips ranging from a few days to 6 weeks.
Work Environment
When not traveling, you will work onsite with a Field Service team in an office setting. During travel, environments vary from international sites in China, Japan, and India, which may present language barriers and hot, dirty industrial conditions, to various safe locations across the US. Primary clients are foundries, and travel assignments can last from a few days to six weeks. The company offers training experiences, excellent benefits, profit sharing, and bonus plans.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westampton, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $33.65/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Westampton,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.
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.
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