Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent

  • Durham, NC
  • $40.00-50.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Electrical Design EngineerJob DescriptionThe Controls Design Engineer II is responsible for providing electrical and controls design for product improvements related to the electrical and controls infrastructure of manufactured product lines. This role also involves coordinating site-wide drawings as applicable to site and project requirements. The design activities are crucial to ensuring that equipment, sites, and projects are built and applied according to engineering documents, manufacturing, and other standards such as UL and NEC. The primary goals are safety, quality, functionality, and conformity of products. This position requires independent work as well as collaboration, contributing to moderately complex aspects of projects.Responsibilities
  • Provide electrical and controls design for product improvements.
  • Coordinate site-wide drawings according to project specifications.
  • Ensure equipment and projects adhere to engineering documents and standards like UL and NEC.
  • Contribute to moderately complex aspects of projects.
  • Inspect products in-progress in manufacturing for quality assurance.
Essential Skills
  • Electrical engineering degree.
  • Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent software.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, single lines, product manuals, and control drawings.
  • Knowledge of UL, NEC, and NFPA 79 standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a positive can-do attitude.
  • Ability to collaborate with other teams.
Work EnvironmentHybrid work arrangement with 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home. The role involves interfacing with production as builds progress to ensure projects are completed on time and with quality. The remainder of the time will be spent in an office setting, working behind a CAD screen.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 hybrid position in Durham,NC.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 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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