Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent • Homer, MI • 5h ago

Job Title: Electrical Design EngineerJob Description

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of automated equipment. This role involves creating and modifying electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical, editing and troubleshooting AB PLCs, and supporting the testing, debugging, and startup of automated systems.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, service teams, and customers to deliver automation solutions.

NO Travel

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and commission automated equipment.

Create and modify electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical.

Edit and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs using RSLogix 500 and RSLogix 5000.

Support the testing, debugging, and startup of automated systems.

Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, service teams, and customers.

Manage multiple projects and resolve technical issues.

Provide support throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Skills

3-5 years of experience in electrical design, including control panels, schematics, wiring diagrams, and design packages.

Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.

Experience editing and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs using RSLogix 500 and RSLogix 5000.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Working knowledge of industrial controls components, including I/O, drives, servos, operator interfaces, motion control, and network communications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience programming PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems.

Experience commissioning, testing, and debugging automated machinery.

Packaging equipment or packaging machinery experience.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Experience providing technical support to customers and field service teams.

Work Environment

Laid back, onsite role, with a very casual dress code, typically jeans.

Reporting to the controls engineering manager, this role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects and machinery, contributing to the full product lifecycle from an electrical design perspective.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Homer, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $44.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Homer, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Homer,MI.

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.

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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