Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer will act as a technical lead within a high voltage lab environment, where you will be responsible for leading testing, data acquisition, and system development efforts. This role requires deep expertise in circuit design and data acquisition, with a specialization in power electronics or programming. You will oversee lab operations, guide engineering staff, and drive continuous improvement of testing systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead high voltage lab operations, serving as the primary technical resource and team lead.
• Design, test, and support electrical circuits and systems for high voltage applications.
• Conduct testing, collect and analyze data, and generate detailed reports.
• Develop and implement lab procedures, test methods, and documentation.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, circuits, and test setups.
• Oversee and support lab maintenance, calibration, and system upgrades.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for lab capabilities and testing efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support engineering and testing needs.
• Mentor and guide engineers and technicians within the lab environment.
• Ensure high attention to detail in all testing, documentation, and reporting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington Heights, IL.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington Heights,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 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 without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.