Automation Electrical Engineer – PLC & AutoCAD

Actalent; Homer (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of automated equipment in Homer, MI. The role involves creating and modifying electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical, and editing and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs.

This onsite contract-to-hire position emphasizes collaboration with mechanical, manufacturing, and service teams, with no travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical design, including control panels, schematics, wiring diagrams, and design packages.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience editing and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs using RSLogix 500 and RSLogix 5000.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and commission automated equipment.
• Create and modify electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Edit and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs using RSLogix 500 and RSLogix 5000.
• Support the testing, debugging, and startup of automated systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, service teams, and customers.
• Manage multiple projects and resolve technical issues.
• Provide support throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Communication

Industrial controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RSLogix 500

RSLogix 5000

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of automated equipment in Homer, MI. The role involves creating and modifying electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical, and editing and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs.

This onsite contract-to-hire position emphasizes collaboration with mechanical, manufacturing, and service teams, with no travel required.