Product Engineer

Actalent; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled Product Engineer specializing in opto-electronics to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing the entire product lifecycle, customizing legacy equipment to meet client needs, and applying expertise in materials and physics for product development. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and a solid background in electrical troubleshooting and manufacturing processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to exciting projects in a collaborative office and lab environment, driving innovation and quality in engineering solutions.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Spending Account

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Vacation

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical engineering with significant mechanical knowledge.
• Strong project management skills with cradle-to-grave manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Production Line Director to quote and scope projects.
• Oversee engineering work and coordinate testing with the Mexico facility.
• Debug electronics and perform electrical testing in a lab environment.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Project Management

Product Engineering

Mechanical Knowledge

Electro-mechanical Focus

Tools

CAD Software

IC Circuit Design

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Product Engineer specializing in opto-electronics to join our dynamic team. The role involves overseeing the full product lifecycle, from conception to completion, with a focus on customizing legacy equipment or products to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Production Line Director to quote and scope out projects.
• Oversee engineering work conducted by technicians and coordinate testing and troubleshooting with the Mexico facility.
• Apply understanding of materials and physics in product development.
• Utilize knowledge of design, CAD drawings, and IC circuits / circuit design.
• Bring experience in product engineering and electronics.
• Possess proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills with experience in cradle-to-grave manufacturing.
• Have electrical knowledge, ideally with an electro-mechanical focus.
• Be capable of debugging electronics and performing electrical testing in a lab environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in electrical engineering with significant mechanical knowledge.

This position is based in an office environment with a lab, providing a collaborative space for testing and development activities.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and employment length. Benefits are subject to change and specific plan or program terms. Eligible benefits may include:

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax options
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employees and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plano, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2025.

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 nearly 30,000 consultants and over 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many Fortune 500 companies.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. For reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please email [e-mail].