Designer

Job Title: Designer u2013 Electrical Systems for Motor Coaches Job Description This role focuses on the electrical design and drafting of high-end motor coaches, with a strong emphasis on wire harnesses, electrical systems, and routing/layouts. The designer uses AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks to create detailed electrical designs and collaborates closely with engineering teams to support prototype development and troubleshooting of vehicle electrical systems. Responsibilities + Design and draft electrical systems and wire harnesses for high-end motor coaches using AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks. + Develop detailed electrical routings and layouts that meet performance, safety, and quality requirements. + Create and maintain accurate electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation for production and engineering teams. + Collaborate with other engineers and designers to integrate electrical designs with overall vehicle layouts and mechanical systems. + Support prototype builds by reviewing designs, answering technical questions, and updating drawings as needed. + Troubleshoot electrical systems on prototype vehicles, identifying issues related to routing, harness design, and component integration. + Incorporate feedback from manufacturing, engineering, and testing into revised electrical designs and documentation. + Participate in design and project meetings to review concepts, resolve design challenges, and ensure alignment with project goals. + Work with the manufacturing floor as needed to clarify electrical designs and support smooth transition from design to production. Essential Skills + Proven experience in wire harness and electrical systems design and drafting. + Hands-on experience using CAD tools for electrical design, specifically AutoCAD and SolidWorks. + Ability to design and document electrical routings and layouts for complex vehicles or similar products. + Strong understanding of electrical system components, wire harness construction, and routing best practices. + Capability to troubleshoot electrical systems on prototype vehicles and translate findings into design improvements. + Effective communication skills to work with engineers, drafters, and manufacturing personnel. + Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, clear, and complete electrical drawings. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) is highly desirable. + Solid internship or co-op experience in electrical design, preferably involving wire harnesses or vehicle electrical systems. + Experience working with high-end vehicles, motor coaches, or similar complex products is a plus. + Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented engineering environment and contribute to continuous improvement of designs and processes. Work Environment The position is based in an office cubicle environment where the designer spends the majority of the time performing CAD work at a computer. The role involves regular collaboration with other engineers in meetings to review designs and resolve technical issues. There are occasional trips to the manufacturing floor to support prototype builds, clarify design intent, and assist with troubleshooting electrical systems. The environment combines focused design work with hands-on interaction with prototypes and production teams. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Decatur,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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. 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Created: 2026-04-17