Senior Electrical Engineer - Automation & Robotics Lead

Actalent; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent in Plainview, NY is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead electrical architecture for complex industrial equipment, including automation, robotics, motion control, and power systems.

You will design schematics, integrate PLCs and sensors, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams through the full product lifecycle, with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with required years of experience.
• Experience designing complex electromechanical, automation, or capital equipment.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical or similar).
• Strong analog and digital circuit design background.
• Experience with PLCs, motion control, robotics, and industrial automation.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems using oscilloscopes and diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems and controls design.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical architecture and system design for complex industrial equipment.
• Create and release electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and documentation.
• Integrate PLCs, motion controllers, robotics, sensors, and power systems.
• Perform electrical testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Support manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and field issue resolution.
• Ensure CE, UL, TUV, RoHS, and other standards compliance.
• Lead design reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing, and Field Service teams.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC systems

Analog/Digital

High voltage

AutoCAD Electrical

Robotics

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Oscilloscopes

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Actalent in Plainview, NY is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead electrical architecture for complex industrial equipment, including automation, robotics, motion control, and power systems.

You will design schematics, integrate PLCs and sensors, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams through the full product lifecycle, with a strong focus on safety and compliance.