Electrical Engineer
Location: Deer Park, NY
Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000 + Benefits
Employment Type: Direct Placement / Full-Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Dress Code: Business Casual
About the Opportunity
An industry-leading manufacturer of highly specialized industrial equipment is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its engineering team in Deer Park, NY. This organization is recognized as a market leader within its niche and provides equipment used across a wide variety of industries worldwide.
This position offers the opportunity to design advanced electrical control systems for custom machinery, work on diverse engineering projects, receive extensive technical training, and build a long-term career within a stable and growing organization. Employees may also have opportunities for specialized training programs, including international training experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Design electrical power distribution, control, and instrumentation systems for industrial machinery and equipment.
Develop machine control systems including PLC-based controls, relay logic systems, drive controls, and computer interfaces.
Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and technical documentation using AutoCAD and related engineering software.
Support the design and implementation of control panels and control boxes for industrial equipment.
Evaluate and improve existing equipment designs for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Compile and analyze testing and operational data to establish equipment performance standards.
Perform engineering calculations and prepare supporting design documentation.
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams throughout the design and build process.
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices.
Assist with troubleshooting, commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
5+ years of experience designing electrical control systems and power distribution systems for industrial equipment or machinery.
Experience with PLC programming and machine controls design.
Knowledge of electrical system design for industrial control panels and control boxes.
Experience working with motors, drives, and industrial automation equipment.
Knowledge of machine design principles and machinery that incorporates electrical control systems.
Strong understanding of electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Customers may require eligibility for security clearances.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with industrial manufacturing equipment.
Familiarity with AutoCAD.
Exposure to MRP/ERP systems.
Experience with electrical codes and standards.
Background in automation, controls engineering, or custom machinery design.
Why Join?
Work for a recognized leader in a highly specialized manufacturing sector.
Gain exposure to a wide range of industries and applications.
Strong training and professional development programs.
Potential international training opportunities.
Diverse engineering projects with minimal repetitive work.
Clear career growth opportunities, including paths into Senior Engineering and Sales Engineering positions.
Stable company culture with strong employee tenure and knowledge-sharing.
Work Environment
This position is based in a modern, professional office and manufacturing environment in Deer Park, NY. The culture is collaborative, team-oriented, and focused on quality engineering rather than constant deadline pressure. Employees work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams while gaining hands-on exposure to machine design, manufacturing processes, and industrial automation technologies.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Deer Park, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/yr.
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.
Schenck USA Corp. offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, pet insurance, group legal, ID theft, EAP, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, holidays and paid time off, employee service/recognition awards and seasonal/social events.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Deer Park, NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Deer Park,NY.
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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