Senior electrical engineer

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Electrical Engineer leads multiple engineering projects focused on new product development, design improvements, and cost reductions. This role involves full-cycle development of electrical subsystems, including printed circuit boards and sensor technologies, from concept through to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical subsystems and sensor products.

• Build and test prototypes to validate performance.

• Manage project timelines, risks, and deliverables.

• Ensure designs meet safety, reliability, and manufacturability standards.

• Support cross-functional teams including purchasing, service, sales, and production.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electrical, electrical engineering, and electrical design.

• Experience with substation, power supplies, and power distribution.

• Skilled in PCB design and sensor design.

• Expertise in thermal engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• 10+ years of experience in product development and manufacturing.

• Experience in both electrical and electronic products.

• Knowledge of 3-phase equipment and power distribution systems.

• Experience with high voltage power electronics and switch mode power supply.

• Understanding of PCB design and layout.

• Knowledge of thermal and heat management is a plus.

Work Environment

This position is onsite, working with the engineering team every day. Occasionally, remote work might be possible, but it is not considered a hybrid position. The role is balanced between the office and the manufacturing floor, involving hands-on work with equipment and guiding it through the full development lifecycle from design to testing to build.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westlake, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $60.00/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Westlake,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 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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