Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to support manufacturing operations in Plano, TX. You will develop and maintain electrical test systems, automate production equipment, and drive process improvements in a regulated environment.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance. This onsite position emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, data-driven improvements, and end-to-end testing support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations in regulated environments.
• Experience with automated test equipment, data acquisition systems, or manufacturing testers.
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and circuit troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and automated production equipment.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize electrical test systems and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement to equipment performance, reliability, and productivity.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze equipment and process performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in root cause investigations and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure manufacturing equipment and processes comply with quality system and regulatory requirements.
• Support equipment qualifications, validations, and process improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Manufacturing support

ATE experience

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Schematic troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Automation controls

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Actalent is hiring for an Electrical Engineer II (Medical Device) in the Plano, TX area!!

Job Description

The Manufacturing Electrical Engineer II will support manufacturing operations through the development, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical test systems, automated equipment, and manufacturing processes. This individual will collaborate closely with production, quality, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure product quality, equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with applicable quality system requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical engineering experience, as well as experience supporting manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations by troubleshooting electrical and automated production equipment.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize electrical test systems and manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and productivity.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to resolve technical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze equipment and process performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in root cause investigations and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure manufacturing equipment and processes comply with quality system and regulatory requirements.
• Support equipment qualifications, validations, and process improvement projects.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated or high-volume production environment.
• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE), data acquisition systems, or manufacturing testers.
• Proficiency in using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and circuit troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Experience with equipment validation, qualification, or process validation activities.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience with PLCs, automation controls, and manufacturing data analysis.

Work Environment

The role supports a regulated or high-volume production environment, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes. The candidate will utilize diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters, and will need to be familiar with quality systems compliance. The environment encourages collaboration and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Plano, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $37.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plano,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.

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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