Electrical Engineer

Actalent

  • Wooster, OH
  • $31.25-38.46 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 hours ago
Job Title: Electrical Engineer Job DescriptionJoin our team as an Electrical Engineer where you will play a pivotal role in sourcing obsolete components and finding equivalent components for our legacy customers. You will review Bills of Materials (BOMs), test, debug, and repair electronics, and act as a liaison between internal PCB testers and external customers including third-party inspectors. Your expertise will be crucial in performing root cause analysis and troubleshooting boards that are failing. Additionally, you will be involved in PCB layout, data entry for quoting, and SMT machine programming.Responsibilities
  • Source obsolete components and find equivalents for legacy customers.
  • Review and analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Test, debug, and repair electronic components.
  • Act as a liaison between internal PCB testers and external customers.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot failing boards.
  • Perform PCB layout tasks.
  • Enter data for quoting purposes.
  • Program SMT machines.
Essential Skills
  • Associates Degree or higher.
  • Understanding of circuitry.
  • Coursework, internships, or hands-on experience with electronics and PCBs.
  • Knowledge of SMT and/or through-hole rework procedures.
  • Ability to read and understand schematics and BOMs.
  • Capability to work with little supervision.
  • Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods.
  • Visual acuity for working with very small components.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree is a plus.
  • Experience with Altium for manipulating drawings.
  • Knowledge of Gerber files.
  • Proficiency in PCB troubleshooting.
Work EnvironmentThis role is primarily office-based, with some time spent on the floor. The environment is clean, spacious, and well-lit. The position requires the ability to stand and sit for extended periods, with visual acuity necessary for handling small parts. The ideal working hours are 7 AM to 3:30 PM or 7:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, onsite. Depending on the candidate's experience and commute, there may be the possibility of one day working from home or working four 10-hour days from Monday to Thursday. The company culture is highly valued, and the diverse customer base ensures no single client dominates the business.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wooster, Ohio.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.46/hr.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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Wooster,OH.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025.About ActalentActalent 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.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 due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

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