Electrical Designer

Actalent; Oshkosh (WI); Remote; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax benefits

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is hiring an Electrical Designer in Oshkosh, WI for a contract role focused on designing and modifying vehicle electrical systems. You will create 3D/2D CAD models, BOMs, and part numbers, routing hydraulic and pneumatic lines, and developing wire harnesses within constrained spaces.

Proficiency in CATIA or Creo, attention to GD&T standards, and collaboration with engineers and suppliers are essential for successful prototype, pilot, and production builds.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD modeling and drafting for mechanical and electrical components.
• Experience with CATIA and/or Creo CAD software for design and documentation.
• Hands-on routing of hydraulic and pneumatic systems in vehicle applications.
• Experience with wire harness design and packaging in constrained spaces.
• Ability to apply GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience creating and revising BOMs and engineering change documentation.
• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of design experience, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Create and update 3D and 2D CAD models, detailed drawings, assemblies, and BOMs for vehicle systems and components.
• Route hydraulic and pneumatic lines within complex vehicle architectures, ensuring safe, efficient, and serviceable layouts.
• Support the design of wire harnesses and branchers, including routing, packaging, and integration with mechanical and electrical components.
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and engineering drawing standards to ensure clarity, accuracy, and manufacturability.
• Create and revise part numbers, BOMs, and engineering change documentation to maintain accurate configuration control.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and suppliers to resolve design, manufacturing, and production issues in a timely manner.
• Provide hands-on support for prototype, pilot, and production builds, including design updates and issue resolution.
• Ensure designs comply with internal standards and best practices for vehicle systems, components, and documentation.
• Communicate design status, risks, and recommendations clearly to cross-functional teams.

Skills

CAD modeling

CATIA/Creo

Hydraulic routing

Wire harness design

GD&T

BOM management

Engineering change docs

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years

Tools

CATIA

Creo

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Designer

Job Description

The Electrical Designer supports engineering teams in the design and modification of vehicle systems and components, creating and updating detailed drawings and bills of materials (BOMs) using CAD software. This role focuses on electrical and fluid routing, wire harness and brancher design, and the application of engineering standards to ensure robust, manufacturable designs for prototype, pilot, and production builds.

Responsibilities

• Create and update 3D and 2D CAD models, detailed drawings, assemblies, and bills of materials (BOMs) for vehicle systems and components.
• Route hydraulic and pneumatic lines within complex vehicle architectures, ensuring safe, efficient, and serviceable layouts.
• Support the design of wire harnesses and branchers, including routing, packaging, and integration with mechanical and electrical components.
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and engineering drawing standards to ensure clarity, accuracy, and manufacturability.
• Create and revise part numbers, BOMs, and engineering change documentation to maintain accurate configuration control.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and suppliers to resolve design, manufacturing, and production issues in a timely manner.
• Provide hands-on support for prototype, pilot, and production builds, including design updates and issue resolution.
• Ensure designs comply with internal standards and best practices for vehicle systems, components, and documentation.
• Communicate design status, risks, and recommendations clearly to cross-functional teams.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD modeling and drafting for mechanical and electrical components.
• Experience with CATIA and/or Creo CAD software for design and documentation.
• Hands-on experience routing hydraulic and pneumatic systems in vehicle or similar applications.
• Experience with wire harness and brancher design, including routing and packaging in constrained spaces.
• Ability to apply GD&T and established engineering drawing standards to create clear, manufacturable designs.
• Experience creating and revising part numbers, BOMs, and engineering change documentation.
• Bachelors degree plus 2 years of design experience, or equivalent relevant experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality engineering documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, suppliers, and production teams to resolve design and build issues.
• Comfort working in environments that include prototype, pilot, and production activities.
• Effective communication skills for discussing design intent, trade-offs, and problem resolutions.
• Adaptability to support both on-site and remote collaboration as needed.

Work Environment

The role supports vehicle design activities in a collaborative engineering environment that spans prototype, pilot, and production phases. CAD tools such as CATIA and Creo are central to daily work, along with standard engineering documentation systems for part numbers, BOMs, and change management. There is a preference for candidates who can work on-site, as remote employees are expected to spend their first week on-site to integrate with the team and become familiar with processes and tools. For those traveling a significant distance for the initial on-site week, mileage or airfare and hotel costs can be expensed. The environment emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineers, suppliers, and production teams, with a focus on practical, manufacturable designs and timely issue resolution.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oshkosh, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oshkosh, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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.

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.

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