Electrical Engineer

Power Conversion Product Design Engineer

Lead conceptual and detailed design of new power conversion products topology trade studies, magnetics design, worst case circuit analysis (WCCA), component derating, and thermal/shock/vibration analyses

Approve qualification test plans, qualification test procedures and reports, and own the engineeringto-manufacturing transition for new designs, ensuring Design for Excellence (DFX) principles, including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT) are incorporated into product designs prior to production release

Own root cause corrective action (RCCA) for test failures and field returns using structured techniques such as fishbone (Ishikawa) analysis and fault tree analysis (FTA); recommend and implement product improvements for existing designs, and drive corrective actions to verified closure

Develop, implement, and continuously improve engineering processes, standards, and procedures to improve engineering quality, efficiency, and product development execution

Own the sustaining engineering work response to field issues, engineering support for in-production units, component obsolescence management, drawing revisions, and derivative design activity and balance sustaining load against new product development to hold both to committed dates

Personally manage select small projects and internal engineering initiatives end-to-end scope, schedule, resource plan, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communication where dedicated program management is not warranted

Lead development of technical content of proposals and RFP responses for new business pursuits, including system description, requirements compliance matrices, qualification approach, technical risk discussion, work estimates, and basis of estimate

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of power electronic design experience.
• Experience with schematic design
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rahway, NJ.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $76.00 - $80.00/hr. 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 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Rahway, NJ.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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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