Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer If interested please contact joseph pike via email at JOPIKE @ACTALENTSERVICES .COM or phone 216. 573. 5530 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. Must Have + BS electrical engineering or engineering technology degree required or equivalent experience in industrial automation control equipment design + Experience working with PLC's (Allen Bradley, Siemens, and GE) and drives (Siemens, ABB, and Allen Bradley) is strongly preferred + CAD experience {2D and/or 3D) a PLUS + Experience serving industrial customers and/or previous experience with designing industrial control enclosures to UL508A and NEC standards a PLUS 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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 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 Dec 18, 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. 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.

Created: 2025-12-08