Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent in Woburn, MA, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and integrate advanced control systems for cutting‑edge cooling solutions. You will develop control algorithms, integrate sensors and actuators, and create HMIs to optimize cooling performance.

The role focuses on 60% controls/software and 40% hardware, with on‑site collaboration and strong emphasis on documentation, safety compliance, and cross‑functional design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or related field.
• 5+ years designing, programming, and maintaining control systems.
• 3+ years PLC programming, HMI development, and sensor integration.
• Strong ability to read and create electrical schematics and control logic.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system architectures and dynamic algorithms for cooling capacity.
• Integrate sensors, controllers, actuators; monitor and control cooling systems.
• Create/update electrical schematics and control diagrams for cooling systems.
• Program/configure controllers; develop HMIs and validate system performance.
• Troubleshoot issues; ensure smooth start-up and reliable operation.
• Collaborate across teams and participate in design reviews.
• Assist planning, scheduling and budgeting for data center cooling projects.
• Maintain documentation for control system designs and changes.
• Ensure compliance with UL/CE and relevant safety regulations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Sensor networks

Control systems

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Industrial communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLM software

MRP software

Oscilloscopes

DVMs

Job description

Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to design and integrate advanced control systems for our cutting-edge cooling solutions. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing innovative control algorithms and integrating various components to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our cooling systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system architectures and design control algorithms to dynamically adjust cooling capacity based on real-time data such as temperature, humidity, and load.
• Integrate sensors, controllers, and actuators to effectively monitor and control cooling systems.
• Create and update electrical schematics and control diagrams for cooling systems.
• Program and configure controllers, develop HMI interfaces tailored to system cooling operations, and commission, test, and validate control systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues to ensure smooth startup and reliable performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cooling solutions meet performance requirements and participate in design reviews.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and budgeting for data center cooling projects and retrofits.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for control system designs and programming changes.
• Ensure compliance of cooling control systems with relevant industry standards and safety regulations (e.g., UL/CE guidelines).

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in designing, programming, and maintaining control systems.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and integration of sensor networks.
• Proficient in creating and interpreting electrical schematics and control logic diagrams.
• Strong understanding of control systems, automation, and cooling fundamentals such as thermal management, airflow, and load balancing.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Working experience with communication protocols like RS-232, RS-485, ethernet, SNMP, rest API.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced degrees or certifications in HVAC or refrigeration are a plus.
• Experience with PLM software, MRP software (Oracle cloud a plus), and mixed signal oscilloscopes, DVMs.
• 10+ years of experience in supporting large electromechanical systems.
• Data center exposure and advanced programming capabilities are preferred.

Work Environment

The position is based in a manufacturing engineering environment, focusing on approximately 60% controls/software and 40% hardware design. The role requires a strong understanding of the interaction between pumps, VFDs, sensors, controls, and mechanical systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company with data center expansions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Woburn, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $140000.00/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.

Company Benefits 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 Woburn,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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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