Electrical Engineer (Entry Level)

Actalent; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer in Waukesha, WI, to evaluate and troubleshoot returned electronic generator controllers using diagnostic procedures and test equipment. You will document findings and support warranty decisions, gaining practical experience early in your career.

Ideal candidates have basic EE knowledge and hands-on lab exposure from coursework, internships, or co-ops, with a strong focus on safety and accurate measurements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read electrical schematics.
• Hands-on experience with multimeter or voltmeter for electrical measurements.
• Able to interpret oscilloscope waveforms.
• Comfort probing circuit boards safely.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and troubleshoot returned controllers.
• Follow a 12-page diagnostic procedure with test points.
• Use DMM or voltmeter and oscilloscope for measurements.
• Read electrical schematics to locate probe points on PCBs.
• Compare measurements with expected results.
• Determine whether a unit is damaged and its likely cause.
• Run automated tests to support diagnostics.
• Document results and conclusions for warranty decisions.
• Escalate complex failures to Electrical Engineer.
• Maintain safety and proper test equipment use.

Skills

Read schematics

Multimeter use

Oscilloscope use

PCB probing

Diagnostic procedures

Documentation

Safety awareness

Electronics labs

Team escalation

Detail-oriented

Education

EE or EET degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

Digital multimeter

Job description

Job Title: Entry-Level Electrical Engineer

Job Description

This entry-level role offers a hands-on opportunity for a junior Electrical Engineer, Electronics Technician, or recent EE/EET graduate to evaluate and troubleshoot returned products that involve electronic generator controllers. You will work with detailed diagnostic procedures, test equipment, and circuit boards to determine failures and support warranty decisions, gaining valuable practical experience early in your career.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and troubleshoot returned electronic generator controllers in a structured and methodical manner.
• Follow a detailed diagnostic procedure of approximately 12 pages that defines test points, measurements, expected results, and oscilloscope examples.
• Use a digital multimeter or voltmeter and an oscilloscope to take accurate measurements on circuit boards.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics to identify and probe appropriate locations on printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Compare measured values and observed waveforms against documented expected results to identify discrepancies.
• Determine whether a returned unit is damaged and help identify the likely cause of failure.
• Run established automated tests on returned units when applicable to support the diagnostic process.
• Document test results, observations, and conclusions clearly to support warranty decisions.
• Escalate unusual, complex, or difficult failures to a Electrical Engineer on the team for further analysis.
• Work safely when probing and measuring circuits, ensuring proper use of test equipment and adherence to diagnostic procedures.

Essential Skills

• Basic ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Hands-on experience using a multimeter or voltmeter for electrical measurements.
• Basic experience using an oscilloscope to observe and interpret waveforms.
• Comfort probing and taking measurements on circuit boards safely and accurately.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical engineering principles relevant to troubleshooting controllers and PCBs.
• Ability to follow a detailed, step-by-step diagnostic procedure consistently and accurately.
• Capability to compare measured results and waveforms against documented expected values to identify issues.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to troubleshooting returned units.
• Clear written communication skills to document findings for warranty decisions.
• Professional experience is not required; relevant university labs, internships, co-ops, technician experience, or hands-on electronics projects are acceptable.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), or equivalent technical education.
• Exposure to troubleshooting electronic controllers, PCBs, or similar electronic systems in labs, internships, or personal projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Electrical Engineers by escalating complex failures and incorporating feedback.
• Interest in developing deeper expertise in diagnostics, test procedures, and failure analysis of electronic equipment.

Work Environment

You will work in a hands-on electronics environment focused on evaluating and troubleshooting returned electronic generator controllers. The role involves frequent use of digital multimeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and established automated test systems, along with regular reference to detailed diagnostic procedures and electrical schematics. You will interact with circuit boards and electronic assemblies at a workbench or lab setting, documenting your findings to support warranty decisions and collaborating with Electrical Engineers when complex issues arise. The environment emphasizes safety, precision, and methodical troubleshooting, providing a strong foundation for building practical electrical and electronics experience early in your career.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukesha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $34.00/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 Waukesha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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