Electrical Engineer

Akkodis; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a 06+ months contract in Tempe, AZ. The role covers design, integration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance of electronic test equipment and electro-mechanical systems, combining hands-on hardware work with software-driven test and automation tools.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 0–2 years of relevant experience, with ability to read electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, labs, or test environments).
• Ability to read, interpret, and update electrical schematics.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of electronic test equipment and control systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electro-mechanical systems; resolve hardware/software issues.
• Interpret and redline electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation.
• Support system integration, verification, and validation testing activities.
• Configure and maintain instrumentation, data acquisition hardware, sensors, and controls.
• Develop or maintain software tools for test automation and data acquisition.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Reading schematics

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CRIO

PXI

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Ladder Logic

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a 06+ months contract with a client located in Tempe, AZ

Pay Range: $42/hr. - $45/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Position Summary:

The Electrical Engineer will support the design, integration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electronic test equipment and electro-mechanical systems. This role combines hands-on electrical engineering with software-based test and automation tools to support system verification, validation, and continuous improvement activities. The ideal candidate has a strong electrical engineering foundation and an interest in applying software tools to enhance testing, data acquisition, and system performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the design, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of electronic test equipment and control systems.

Troubleshoot electrical and electro-mechanical systems, identifying and resolving hardware and software-related issues.

Interpret, modify, and redline electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

Support system integration, verification, and validation testing activities.

Configure and maintain instrumentation, data acquisition hardware, sensors, controls, and communication interfaces.

Develop, modify, or maintain software tools used for test automation, data acquisition, and system control.

Maintain configuration control of software, test procedures, and engineering documentation.

Analyze test data, document results, and provide recommendations for improvements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and work under the guidance of senior engineers.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

0-2 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, laboratory, or test engineering environments.

Ability to read, interpret, and update electrical schematics.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with cRIO, PXI, PLC systems, AIO/DIO, GPIB, RS-422, CAN, AC/DC power supplies, relays, sensors, and control systems.

Familiarity with test and measurement equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems.

Exposure to software and automation tools such as NI LabVIEW, VeriStand, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, Ladder Logic, or Arduino.

Experience supporting test automation, instrumentation, or systems integration activities.

This position requires the use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access to controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including some refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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