Sr Electrical Engineer

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

Electrical Engineer

Join a team developing advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment used in highly automated production environments. This is an opportunity to lead the design and development of complex electrical systems while working with cutting‑edge technologies including robotics, motion control, PLCs, automation, power systems, and vacuum process equipment.

Why Join Us

• Work on industry-leading semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• High-impact role with ownership from concept through production release
• Exposure to advanced automation, robotics, and motion control systems
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional engineering teams
• Opportunity to mentor engineers and drive technical innovation
• Diverse responsibilities spanning design, integration, testing, and manufacturing support

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical architecture and system design for complex industrial equipment.
• Create and release electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Integrate PLCs, motion controllers, robotics, sensors, and power systems into complete solutions.
• Perform electrical testing, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system validation.
• Support manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and field issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with CE, UL, TUV, RoHS, and other applicable standards.
• Lead design reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing, and Field Service teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing complex electromechanical, automation, or capital equipment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical CAD software.
• Strong background in analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with PLCs, motion control systems, robotics, and industrial automation.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems using oscilloscopes and diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with controls design and system integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor equipment experience.
• Vacuum process equipment experience.
• PLC cabinet design experience.
• Advanced robotics and motion control experience.
• Experience supporting products from development through manufacturing release.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills.

Work Environment

• Collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation and product development.
• Cross-functional interaction with engineering, manufacturing, and field service teams.
• Hands-on involvement throughout the full product lifecycle from concept to production.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Plainview, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $128000.00 - $162000.00/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 Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Plainview,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Actalent

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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