Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead the development of robust electrical hardware systems for advanced debind and sintering equipment. If you are passionate about precision, thrive on solving complex real-world challenges, and want to be part of a close-knit engineering team, this is your opportunity to impact the future of manufacturing technology.

• Own the end-to-end electrical hardware design of industrial equipment, including power distribution (AC 120V-600V and DC 24V-60V), wiring, enclosures, and component selection.
• Use EPLAN to develop schematics, cable routing, and layouts that meet NEC, UL, and CE requirements.
• Document and manage all supporting materials: BOMs, terminal layouts, grounding plans, and vendor specifications ensuring quality handoff to electricians and compliance with risk assessments and safety standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing engineers to integrate electrical systems into practical, serviceable machines and support builds with shop-floor and checkout testing, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
• Specify and validate electrical components (motors, relays, breakers, power cables, etc.) for reliability in demanding environments while continually improving documentation and engineering processes.
• Collaborate with the automation engineer to support integration, ensuring hardware designs align with control architecture and process needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7–12 years of experience in industrial hardware design with a deep understanding of power circuits, panel layout, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of EPLAN for schematic and layout development.
• Applied understanding of NEC, UL, and CE codes.
• Experience in specifying and integrating industrial hardware including transformers, motors, relays, and electrical protection components in machine systems.
• Commitment to design compliance and thoroughness.

• Experience with power circuits for high temperature-controlled systems, furnaces, or vacuum systems is a plus.
• A hands-on, systems-level mindset with strong communication skills.
• Passion for real-world problem-solving and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.

Our company values Quality First, Innovation, Excellence, Lead Through Action, and Selfless Service. We serve various industries including consumer products, healthcare, and automotive. We offer great benefits like health coverage and 401k. Our small team environment allows for significant impact on the company’s growth and direction, free from excessive bureaucracy. We emphasize a family-oriented atmosphere.

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

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $120000.00/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.

401K 3% and 5% 80% paid healthcare PTO

This is a fully onsite position in Pineville,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.