Electrical Design Engineer
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Essential Skills
- 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.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 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.
Work 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.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Pineville, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr. 401K 3% and 5% 80% paid healthcare PTO
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Pineville,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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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