Electrical Design Engineer

ACTalent; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401K with company match

Paid time off and 10 paid holidays

Flexible Work Schedule

Team building events and companysocial

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop comprehensive electrical drawing packages for complex systems, including servo motors, data acquisition, and control panels. You will collaborate with production teams during integration to ensure technically sound, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of design experience, with hands-on AutoCAD Electrical and Fieldbus knowledge (CANbus, EtherCAT, INTERBUS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
• 3+ years of electrical design experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical for drawings.
• Hands-on with CANbus, EtherCAT, and INTERBUS.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).
• Ability to work with production teams across functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete electrical drawing packages for new and existing systems.
• Design and specify servo motors and drives to meet requirements.
• Create PC-based data acquisition solutions for analog and digital I/O.
• Design operator control panels, including layout, components, and wiring.
• Specify transformers and power supplies to support power needs.
• Design and integrate electrical slip rings for rotating systems.
• Incorporate audio and video equipment into electrical designs.
• Coordinate with production during integration to refine designs.
• Optimize designs for cost-effectiveness without compromising safety.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, including NEC.
• Maintain documentation for all designs and updates.

Skills

Electrical design

3+ years experience

Cross-functional collaboration

NEC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

CANbus

EtherCAT

INTERBUS

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Design Engineer develops comprehensive electrical drawing packages for complex systems, including motion control, data acquisition, operator interfaces, and audio/video equipment. This role focuses on creating efficient, reliable designs and collaborating closely with production teams during product integration to ensure solutions are technically sound and cost effective.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete electrical drawing packages for new and existing systems.
• Design and specify servo motors and drives to meet performance and reliability requirements.
• Create PC-based data acquisition solutions for analog and digital I/O signals.
• Design operator control panels, including layout, component selection, and wiring details.
• Specify and integrate transformers and various power supplies to support system power needs.
• Design and integrate electrical slip rings as required for rotating systems.
• Incorporate audio and video equipment into overall electrical designs where applicable.
• Coordinate closely with production personnel during product integration to refine designs.
• Optimize electrical designs to achieve the most cost‑effective solutions without compromising safety or performance.
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with applicable codes and standards, including the National Electric Code.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all electrical designs and updates.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for creating and modifying electrical drawings.
• Hands‑on experience with Fieldbus technologies such as CANbus, EtherCAT, and INTERBUS.
• Solid understanding of the National Electric Code and its application in design work.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production personnel and cross‑functional teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience designing systems that include servo motors and drives.
• Familiarity with PC‑based data acquisition systems for analog and digital I/O.
• Experience designing operator control panels, transformers, and power supplies.
• Exposure to integrating electrical slip rings into rotating equipment.
• Experience working with audio and video equipment within electrical systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, well‑documented designs.
• Ability to balance technical requirements with cost‑effectiveness in design decisions.

Work Environment

The Electrical Design Engineer works in a professional engineering environment that combines office‑based design activities with close collaboration on the production floor during product integration. The role involves regular use of AutoCAD Electrical and other engineering tools to create detailed drawing packages and documentation. You will interact frequently with production personnel and other technical staff to refine designs and ensure smooth implementation. Standard business hours typically apply, with occasional flexibility needed to support integration and troubleshooting activities. Attire is generally business casual, with appropriate safety gear required when working in or visiting production areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Horsham, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage and 401K with company match
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Team building events and company social activities.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Horsham,PA.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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