Electrical Technician

Actalent; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Technician to support the electrical engineering team in Grand Rapids, MI. The role focuses on reviewing drawings, BOMs, and documentation, and validating electrical systems during panel assembly and equipment checkout.

This onsite position emphasizes attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration, with typical hours 9 am–3:30 pm and a contract-to-hire pathway. Apply today to join a large engineering services provider.

Qualifications

• 0-4+ years of experience in electrical drafting, panel building, or a similar technical environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, layouts, BOMs
• Familiarity with NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A

Responsibilities

• panel building, machine assembly, and system checkout activities
• Review BOMs for accuracy, completeness, and system compatibility before project release
• Verify that device tags, cable identifiers, schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs are consistent
• Identify documentation errors, missing components, or inconsistencies
• Create and revise electrical drawings, panel layouts, and I/O lists based on design reviews
• Inspect as built wiring, panel construction, and I/O implementations to ensure they match engineering documentation
• Help maintain and improve drafting standards, documentation templates, and engineering processes
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and manufacturing teams regarding documentation requirements, project status, and timelines

Skills

Electrical drafting

Panel building

Schematic reading

Industrial standards

Job description

Job Description

This person will support the electrical engineering team by enhancing the quality and accuracy of electrical documentation and designs. Will be focused on reviewing drawings, validating bills of materials, updating technical documentation, and verifying electrical systems during panel assembly and equipment checkout. Highly detail oriented position working closely with engineers, although it does not involve making final design decisions.

Job Title

Electrical Technician

Working Hours

Hours: typically between 9 am to 3:30 pm (flexible)

Responsibilities

• panel building, machine assembly, and system checkout activities
• Review BOMs for accuracy, completeness, and system compatibility before project release
• Verify that device tags, cable identifiers, schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs are consistent
• Identify documentation errors, missing components, or inconsistencies
• Create and revise electrical drawings, panel layouts, and I/O lists based on design reviews
• Inspect as built wiring, panel construction, and I/O implementations to ensure they match engineering documentation
• Help maintain and improve drafting standards, documentation templates, and engineering processes
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and manufacturing teams regarding documentation requirements, project status, and timelines

Essential Skills

• 0-4 + years of experience in electrical drafting, panel building, or a similar technical environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, layouts, BOMs
• Familiarity with industrial electrical standards such as NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A
• Knowledge of electrical panel assembly and machine wiring practices

Job Type & Location

Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.