Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support high-speed automated manufacturing equipment. You will focus on PLC programming, controls troubleshooting, equipment upgrades, and component specification for complex converting machinery.

This role offers ownership over machine improvements and design decisions in a fast-paced production environment. The position is based in Delaware, OH, with a permanent placement in a fully onsite manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with vision systems (Cognex preferred).
• Willingness to work on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Modify and troubleshoot PLC code.
• Make small programming changes to optimize machine operation.
• Identify root causes of machine and controls issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers and OEMs on upgrades and modifications.
• Specify and select electrical components for machinery upgrades.
• Troubleshoot drives, servo motors, sensors, and controls.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial vision systems

Floor presence

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AllenBradley

Siemens

Cognex vision

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support high-speed automated manufacturing equipment. This individual will focus on PLC programming, controls troubleshooting, equipment upgrades, and specifying components for complex converting machinery. The role offers significant ownership over machine improvements and design decisions while working in a fast-paced production environment.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support high-speed automated manufacturing equipment. This individual will focus on PLC programming, controls troubleshooting, equipment upgrades, and specifying components for complex converting machinery. The role offers significant ownership over machine improvements and design decisions while working in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Modify and troubleshoot existing PLC code.
• Make small programming changes and continuous improvements to machine operation.
• Identify root causes of machine and controls issues.
• Work directly with equipment suppliers and vendors to discuss troubleshooting, upgrades, and equipment modifications.
• Specify and select electrical components for machinery upgrades and replacements.
• Troubleshoot drives, servo motors, sensors, and controls components.
• Access PLCs to diagnose component failures and determine corrective actions.
• Support highly automated manufacturing equipment used in diaper production.
• Participate in equipment modernization projects involving controls and electrical upgrades.

Essential Skills

• PLC programming experience with AllenBradley or Siemens.
• Experience with industrial machine vision systems.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree considered with relevant experience.
• Cognex vision system experience.
• Highspeed manufacturing or packaging experience.
• Basic electrical wiring and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience working directly with vendors or OEMs.

Work Environment

The work environment is a clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility with a balanced mix of desk work and onsite responsibilities. The atmosphere is project-driven, offering a supportive and proactive engineering culture. There is strong visibility into how work impacts production and improvements, providing long-term growth and development opportunities. The company heavily invests in automation and modernization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Delaware, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

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.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Delaware, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Delaware,OH.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.