Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Personal Hours

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k and Profit Sharing

10 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop control systems for commercial and industrial products. You will create schematics, panel layouts, BOMs, and installation instructions while coordinating with sales, customers, and onsite manufacturing to ensure high-quality, reliable systems.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing, proficiency with CAD tools, and knowledge of UL/NEC standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with electrical panel layout and schematic design.
• Ladder logic programming and system testing/troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools such as SolidWorks Electrical.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution principles.
• Ability to learn VFDs for motor control.
• Familiarity with UL and NEC standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP software.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams and customers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for commercial/industrial products and power distribution.
• Generate/modify electrical schematics and panel layouts to meet requirements.
• Assemble bills of material for control systems and components.
• Develop installation and operation instructions for electrical systems.
• Specify components for products and systems per specifications.
• Research data to assess design feasibility and applicability.
• Communicate with sales and customers about design and performance.
• Coordinate with onsite manufacturing to ensure conformance.
• Develop production drawings using SolidWorks Electrical and CAD tools.
• Ensure compliance with ETL, UL, NEC and related standards.
• Provide engineering support for field service and issue resolution.
• Collaborate to drive quality, innovation and responsiveness.

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer works in a fast-paced custom manufacturing environment to research, design, develop, and select components for electromechanical and electronic control systems used in commercial and industrial products. This role designs industry-leading products, collaborates closely with cross-functional teams and customers, and supports onsite production to ensure high-quality, innovative, and reliable systems.

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer works in a fast-paced custom manufacturing environment to research, design, develop, and select components for electromechanical and electronic control systems used in commercial and industrial products. This role designs industry-leading products, collaborates closely with cross-functional teams and customers, and supports onsite production to ensure high-quality, innovative, and reliable systems.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for commercial and industrial products and associated electrical power distribution systems.
• Generate and modify electrical schematics and panel layouts to meet project and customer requirements.
• Assemble bills of material for control systems and related electrical components.
• Develop clear and detailed installation and operation instructions for electrical control systems.
• Specify components for products and systems, including those used in commercial and industrial and related power distribution.
• Research and analyze data such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine the feasibility and suitability of designs and applications.
• Communicate with the sales organization and directly with customers to discuss product and system design, performance, and specifications.
• Coordinate with onsite manufacturing personnel to ensure products and systems conform to engineering designs and customer specifications.
• Develop production documentation and drawings using SolidWorks Electrical and other electrical CAD tools.
• Coordinate efforts to maintain compliance with relevant agencies and standards, including ETL, UL, and NEC.
• Respond to field service issues by providing timely engineering support and practical solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to continuously improve product quality, innovation, and responsiveness to customer needs.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with electrical panel layout and schematic design.
• Experience with ladder logic programming and system testing and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools, including SolidWorks Electrical or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution principles and design.
• Ability to learn and apply variable frequency drives (VFDs) for motor control applications.
• Understanding of and experience working with UL and NEC standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using ERP software in an engineering or manufacturing context.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively and professionally with internal teams and external customers.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-paced, custom manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using SolidWorks Electrical for developing production documentation and drawings.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical CAD platforms.
• Hands-on experience with control panel design, including schematics and panel layout.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and integration of control systems.
• Experience with VFD setup, configuration, and application in motor control systems.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements and coordination with agencies such as ETL, UL, and NEC.
• Strong analytical skills for reviewing customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals.
• Ability to collaborate across departments, including sales, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Comfort working with electronic control systems for commercial and industrial refrigeration.
• Interest in contributing to innovative, high-quality refrigeration products and continuous improvement initiatives. #ACTmneng26

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/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.
What Can We Offer You?

• Vacation and Personal Hours (after only 30 days!)
• Competitive Wages
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, HSA/FSA, EAP)
• 401k and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Dress Code Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

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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