Product Engineer

Actalent; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Product Engineer in Mankato, MN to design, develop, and support low- and medium-voltage electrical systems. You will create documentation, program controller systems, and ensure compliance with UL/NFPA/CSA codes in cross-functional teams for cost-effective, manufacturable solutions.

Responsibilities span schematics, wiring diagrams, PCB/control layouts, and integration with PLC/SCADA. The role is fully onsite with a salary range of $60,000–$80,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics or related field.
• 1+ years engineering experience in power generation, industrial electrical systems, or control systems.
• Ability to read and develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic documentation.
• Programming experience with PLCs, HMI, or SCADA systems.
• Familiar with industry codes and standards such as UL2200, NFPA, CSA.

Responsibilities

• Design and support low- and medium-voltage electrical systems for power generation and control.
• Specify and integrate electrical components like breakers, relays, sensors, and wiring harnesses.
• Create detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and single-line diagrams using CAD tools.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot controller systems for safe operation.
• Integrate PLC/SCADA with ATS, BMS, and related systems.
• Configure system logic, alarms, protections, and remote monitoring.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Service to meet performance and cost targets.
• Provide engineering support for custom configurations and customer requirements.
• Create and maintain BOMs, test plans, and installation guides.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

CAD tools

PLC/SCADA programming

Control logic documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

The Product Engineer designs, develops, and supports low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems, focusing on reliable integration of electrical and control components. This role creates detailed electrical documentation, programs and troubleshoots controller systems, and ensures products comply with relevant industry codes and standards. The Product Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cost-effective, manufacturable, and high-performance solutions for power generation, industrial electrical, and control system applications.

Job Title: Product Engineer

Job Description

The Product Engineer designs, develops, and supports low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems, focusing on reliable integration of electrical and control components. This role creates detailed electrical documentation, programs and troubleshoots controller systems, and ensures products comply with relevant industry codes and standards. The Product Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cost-effective, manufacturable, and high-performance solutions for power generation, industrial electrical, and control system applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and support low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems for power generation, industrial electrical, and control system applications.


• Specify and integrate electrical components such as circuit breakers, contactors, relays, sensors, voltage regulators, control panels, and wiring harnesses.


• Develop detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and single-line diagrams using CAD tools such as AutoCAD.


• Program, test, and troubleshoot controller systems to ensure reliable and safe operation.


• Integrate PLC and SCADA systems and interface them with auxiliary systems such as automatic transfer switches (ATS), building management systems (BMS), and other related systems.


• Configure system logic, alarms, protections, and remote monitoring capabilities to meet functional and safety requirements.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Service to ensure product designs meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets.


• Provide engineering support for custom product configurations and special customer requirements.


• Create and maintain technical documentation including bills of materials (BOMs), wiring diagrams, test plans, and installation guides.


• Ensure products comply with applicable codes and standards such as UL2200, NFPA, and CSA.


• Support UL and other certification testing activities as well as customer inspection processes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.


• 1+ years of engineering experience in power generation, industrial electrical systems, or control systems preferred.


• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across electro-mechanical systems.


• Proficiency with electrical design software and tools, including AutoCAD or similar CAD platforms.


• Ability to read, interpret, and develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic documentation.


• Programming experience with PLCs, HMI, or SCADA systems.


• Ability to program, test, and troubleshoot controller systems and integrated control architectures.


• Understanding of industry codes and standards such as UL2200, NFPA, and CSA, and how they apply to product design and testing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience integrating PLC/SCADA systems with auxiliary systems such as ATS and BMS.


• Experience configuring system logic, alarms, protections, and remote monitoring functions.


• Familiarity with creating and maintaining product documentation including BOMs, test plans, and installation guides.


• Experience supporting certification testing processes and customer inspections.


• Comfort working with cross-functional teams to balance performance, cost, and manufacturability considerations.


• Strong mechanical aptitude to support the integration of electrical and mechanical components within products.

Work Environment

The Product Engineer works in a technical, engineering-focused environment that combines office-based design work with occasional interaction on the production floor and in test or certification settings. The role involves frequent use of CAD tools such as AutoCAD for developing schematics, wiring diagrams, and single-line diagrams, as well as programming and testing PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. The engineer collaborates regularly with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Service teams to support product development and custom configurations. Work may involve reviewing equipment in industrial or power generation settings and participating in certification testing and customer inspections. Standard business hours typically apply, with additional time as needed to meet project deadlines or support testing and inspections. Attire is generally professional in the office and may require appropriate safety gear when visiting production or test areas.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mankato, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/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.

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 Mankato,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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