Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent • Horsham, PA • 37min ago

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Design Engineer develops comprehensive electrical drawing packages for complex systems, including motion control, data acquisition, operator interfaces, and audio/video equipment. This role focuses on creating efficient, reliable designs and collaborating closely with production teams during product integration to ensure solutions are technically sound and cost effective.

Responsibilities

Develop complete electrical drawing packages for new and existing systems.

Design and specify servo motors and drives to meet performance and reliability requirements.

Create PC-based data acquisition solutions for analog and digital I/O signals.

Design operator control panels, including layout, component selection, and wiring details.

Specify and integrate transformers and various power supplies to support system power needs.

Design and integrate electrical slip rings as required for rotating systems.

Incorporate audio and video equipment into overall electrical designs where applicable.

Coordinate closely with production personnel during product integration to refine designs.

Optimize electrical designs to achieve the most cost-effective solutions without compromising safety or performance.

Ensure all electrical designs comply with applicable codes and standards, including the National Electric Code.

Maintain accurate documentation for all electrical designs and updates.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

3+ years of experience in electrical design.

Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for creating and modifying electrical drawings.

Hands-on experience with Fieldbus technologies such as CANbus, EtherCAT, and INTERBUS.

Solid understanding of the National Electric Code and its application in design work.

Ability to collaborate effectively with production personnel and cross-functional teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience designing systems that include servo motors and drives.

Familiarity with PC-based data acquisition systems for analog and digital I/O.

Experience designing operator control panels, transformers, and power supplies.

Exposure to integrating electrical slip rings into rotating equipment.

Experience working with audio and video equipment within electrical systems.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, well-documented designs.

Ability to balance technical requirements with cost-effectiveness in design decisions.

Work Environment

The Electrical Design Engineer works in a professional engineering environment that combines office-based design activities with close collaboration on the production floor during product integration. The role involves regular use of AutoCAD Electrical and other engineering tools to create detailed drawing packages and documentation. You will interact frequently with production personnel and other technical staff to refine designs and ensure smooth implementation. Standard business hours typically apply, with occasional flexibility needed to support integration and troubleshooting activities. Attire is generally business casual, with appropriate safety gear required when working in or visiting production areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Horsham, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/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.

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage and 401K with company match Paid time off and 10 paid holidays Flexible Work Schedule Team building events and company social activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Horsham, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Horsham,PA.

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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