Electrical Design Engineer

Description The Automation Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for designing industrial control panels/enclosures for use in harsh environments - PLC, remote 1/0, operator station, network, and drive cabinets (both DC and AC). This involves component selection, sizing, and layout. The systems and offerings are primarily Engineer-to-Order (ETO). The qualified candidate must work closely with the drafting department and the automation engineering team to provide solutions that meet our customers' specific requirements. Daily Tasks: u2022 Receive assignments from hardware design lead. u2022 Communicate with the project team on specific project requirements, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality. u2022 Communicate with drafting department to produce, review, check, and mark-up engineering drawings, including bill of material (BOM), panel layout, and electrical schematics. u2022 Determine appropriate part numbers for PLC, 1/0, and drive equipment. u2022 Size equipment, fusing, breakers, wire, power supplies, etc... based on equipment design specifications and sound engineering principles. u2022 Create Input/Output lists in EXCEL from existing customer electrical drawings. u2022 Communication and detail within the full phase of build and design. Skills control panel design, control panel layout, Hardware design, Electrical design, plcs, hmi, allen bradley plc, siemens plc, cad design Top Skills Details control panel design,control panel layout,Hardware design,Electrical design,plcs,hmi Additional Skills & Qualifications u2022 BS electrical engineering or engineering technology degree required or equivalent experience in industrial automation control equipment design u2022 Experience working with PLC's (Allen Bradley, Siemens, and GE) and drives (Siemens, ABB, and Allen Bradley) is strongly preferred. u2022 CAD experience {2D and/or 3D) a plus u2022 Experience serving industrial customers and/or previous experience with designing industrial control enclosures to UL508A and NEC standards a plus. Experience Level Entry Level 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 $25.00 - $33.00/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: 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 Apr 13, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, weu2019ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACu2014with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at .

Created: 2026-04-01