Sr. Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Hillsborough, NC is seeking an Experienced Electrical Engineer to join a growing R&D team focused on advanced power-electronics products. This highly hands-on role spans concept through production and involves mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with manufacturing, testing, and global engineering teams.

You will design AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion, perform schematic capture, lead prototype builds, and develop electrical test plans to ensure performance, reliability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years in electrical or power-electronics design.
• Experience with AC/DC and/or DC/DC power conversion topologies.
• Proven ability to design robust, protected power-electronic circuits.
• Proficient in schematic capture and PCB design tools.
• Hands-on lab experience bringing up, debugging, and validating power circuits.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, grounding, and EMI/EMC fundamentals.
• Ability to develop and execute electrical test plans for performance and safety.
• Experience collaborating with manufacturing on DFM, DFT and ramp.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power-electronic circuits and systems (AC/DC, DC/DC).
• Perform schematic design, component selection, and circuit simulations.
• Lead prototype builds, hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation testing.
• Create and execute comprehensive electrical test plans for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing on DFM, DFT, and production ramp activities.
• Participate in design reviews and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Maintain clear technical documentation including schematics and test reports.
• Coordinate with external test laboratories for compliance testing.

Skills

Power electronics

AC/DC conversion

DC/DC conversion

Schematic capture

PCB design

Lab bring-up

DFM/DFT

EMI/EMC

Electrical safety

Documentation

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB layout tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Job Title: Experienced Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a growing research and development team dedicated to creating advanced power-electronics products. This highly hands-on role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working in the lab, solving complex technical challenges, and contributing across the full product lifecycle from concept through production. You will influence system architecture, design direction, and engineering processes while collaborating closely with manufacturing, testing, and global engineering teams, and you will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power-electronic circuits and systems, including AC/DC and DC/DC conversion, protection circuitry, and control electronics.
• Perform schematic design, component selection, and circuit simulation to meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Support PCB layout activities by providing clear guidance on component placement, routing, and design constraints.
• Lead prototype builds, including hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation testing in the lab.
• Create and execute comprehensive electrical test plans covering performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams on design-for-manufacturability (DFM), design-for-test (DFT), and production ramp activities.
• Participate actively in design reviews and technical decision‑making, providing data‑driven recommendations and feedback.
• Support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical failures and field issues.
• Maintain clear and thorough technical documentation, including schematics, test reports, design records, and change histories.
• Work closely with external test laboratories to plan, execute, and document compliance and certification testing.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical or power-electronics design.
• Strong experience AC/DC and/or DC/DC power conversion topologies and applications.
• Proven experience designing robust, reliable, and well-protected power-electronic circuits.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools.
• Hands‑on lab experience bringing up, debugging, and validating power circuits and systems.
• Solid understanding of electrical safety principles, grounding practices, and EMI/EMC fundamentals.
• Ability to develop and execute electrical test plans for performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Experience collaborating with manufacturing on DFM, DFT, and production ramp.
• Strong documentation skills for schematics, test results, and design records.
• Ability to work fully on‑site with the engineering and lab teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with surge, transient, or lightning testing (such as IEC 61000‑4‑5, IEEE C62.41, or similar standards).
• Familiarity with UL 1449 or comparable product safety and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI testing methods and mitigation techniques at the board and system level.
• Experience working with external test laboratories for compliance and certification activities.
• Industrial, high‑reliability, or energy‑related products and applications.
• Experience supporting products from initial concept through volume production.
• Exposure to IEC and IEEE standards relevant to power electronics and electrical safety.
• Comfort participating in cross‑functional reviews and mentoring junior engineers.

Work Environment

This is a fully on‑site role in a lab‑centric R&D environment. You will spend significant time working hands‑on with power‑electronic hardware, including prototypes and test setups, alongside other engineers and manufacturing partners. The work involves close collaboration with global engineering and test teams, as well as coordination with external test laboratories for compliance and certification. The environment emphasizes rigorous testing, adherence to IEC, IEEE, UL, and EMC/EMI standards, and clear technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle. Appropriate professional attire suitable for an engineering lab and office setting is expectedI.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hillsborough, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $160000.00/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.

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hillsborough,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.

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