Electrical design engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

If interested please contact Joseph Pike via email at JOPIKE @ACTALENTSERVICES .COM or phone 216. 509. 0040

Job Description

The Automation Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for designing industrial control panels and enclosures for use in harsh environments, including PLC, remote I/O, operator station, network, and drive cabinets (both DC and AC). This role involves component selection, sizing, and layout primarily for Engineer-to-Order (ETO) systems. The engineer will collaborate closely with the drafting department and the automation engineering team to provide tailored solutions that meet specific customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments from hardware design lead.

• Communicate with the project team on specific project requirements, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality.

• Coordinate with the drafting department to produce, review, check, and mark-up engineering drawings, including bill of material (BOM), panel layout, and electrical schematics.

• Determine appropriate part numbers for PLC, I/O, and drive equipment.

• Size equipment, fusing, breakers, wire, power supplies, etc., based on equipment design specifications and sound engineering principles.

• Create Input/Output lists in EXCEL from existing customer electrical drawings.

• Ensure effective communication and attention to detail throughout the entire phase of build and design.

Essential Skills

• Control panel design

• Control panel layout

• Hardware design

• Electrical design

• Experience with PLCs and HMIs

• Familiarity with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs

• CAD design experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology degree required or equivalent experience in industrial automation control equipment design.

• Experience working with PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, and GE) and drives (Siemens, ABB, and others) is strongly preferred.

• CAD experience (2D and/or 3D) is a plus.

• Experience serving industrial customers and/or previous experience with designing industrial control enclosures to UL508A and NEC standards is a plus.

Work Environment

The work environment involves collaborating with the drafting department and automation engineering team to develop customized solutions. The role requires working with industrial control panels and enclosures in various settings, focusing on engineering-to-order systems. The position may involve working with computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed designs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eastlake, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $40.87/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eastlake,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2025.

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 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.

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