Electrical Engineer IIIJob Description
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support sustaining engineering, product development, and lifecycle management activities for complex electromechanical products and control systems.
This role works across electrical and mechanical product architectures to validate system performance, troubleshoot product and application issues, support manufacturing and supply chain requirements, evaluate component upgrades and obsolescence, and maintain product reliability, serviceability, and compatibility.
The position is best suited for an engineer with system-level product development experience and a strong understanding of electromechanical assemblies, product architecture, validation, and manufacturing integration.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Responsibilities
Support sustaining engineering and product development activities for electromechanical products and control systems.
Evaluate electrical and mechanical product architectures and system-level performance.
Troubleshoot product, system, manufacturing, and application-related technical issues.
Perform laboratory testing, product validation, and engineering analysis.
Develop and execute test methods to verify system performance and product requirements.
Support engineering investigations and structured root cause analysis activities.
Evaluate component obsolescence and develop technically appropriate replacement or upgrade solutions.
Support product lifecycle activities, including design updates, configuration changes, and documentation revisions.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Service, and Engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to address component, assembly, manufacturing, and quality requirements.
Create, review, and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), engineering documentation, and technical specifications.
Support engineering change and configuration management processes.
Perform or support FMEA and other structured engineering risk-assessment activities.
Evaluate product changes for compatibility, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
Support manufacturing integration and product transition activities.
Provide technical guidance and communicate engineering recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, reliability, lifecycle performance, and engineering efficiency.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated experience supporting electrical or electromechanical product development.
Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems within physical products or equipment.
Understanding of system-level product architecture and engineering integration.
Experience supporting product lifecycle or sustaining engineering activities.
Experience troubleshooting electromechanical products and system-level technical issues.
Experience performing laboratory testing, product validation, or engineering verification activities.
Ability to read and interpret electrical documentation, product specifications, technical drawings, and engineering requirements.
Experience collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Service, or Operations teams.
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple engineering priorities and collaborate across technical functions.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
Equivalent combinations of relevant education, technical training, and directly applicable engineering experience may also be considered.
Experience supporting industrial controls, automation systems, power electronics, or complex electromechanical equipment.
Experience with product lifecycle management and sustaining engineering.
Knowledge of component obsolescence management and replacement-component qualification.
Experience working with suppliers or contract manufacturers.
Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Material and controlled engineering documentation.
Familiarity with electrical codes, engineering standards, and product compliance requirements.
Experience utilizing FMEA or related engineering risk-assessment methodologies.
Familiarity with engineering configuration management and change-control processes.
Experience supporting manufacturing integration and engineering-to-production activities.
Key Skills
Electrical Engineering
Electromechanical Design
Electromechanical Assembly
Product Architecture
Product Development Engineering
Sustaining Engineering
Systems Integration
Product Validation
Laboratory Testing
Troubleshooting
Component Obsolescence
Manufacturing Integration
FMEA
BOM Management
Engineering Change Control
Configuration Management
Work Environment
This position operates within a collaborative engineering environment supporting complex electromechanical products and control systems.
The Electrical Engineer works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Service, and other technical stakeholders while supporting product development, sustaining engineering, laboratory validation, troubleshooting, component lifecycle management, and continuous improvement activities.
The role combines engineering analysis with practical product and laboratory work and requires adherence to established engineering, quality, and safety standards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bloomfield, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/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 position based out of Bloomfield, CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bloomfield,CT.
About Actalent
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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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