Electrical Designer

Description

A manufacturer of surface heaters, temperature controllers, and insulators. Their products are used in hundreds of industries to prevent freezing, keep contents flowing, maintain critical process temperatures, and more. They are currently looking for an Electrical Designer to join their team.

Electrical designer who will be responsible for designing electrical control panels, power distribution panels, and other electrical control products. The role involves creating shop drawings, electrical schematics, and bills of materials using various applications. The designer is required to identify suitable components, determine wiring and best‑practice mounting methods, and have some mechanical aptitude to spec custom enclosures and mounting brackets.

• Develop wiring schematics for electrical panels.
• Determine and create drawings detailing component layout and mounting positions.
• Create bills of material (BOMs), product descriptions, and labels for electrical panels.
• Identify suitable components based on ratings, dimensions, and other factors.
• Review customer requirements and propose possible solutions.
• Review and understand component datasheets and manuals.
• Work with manufacturing employees to understand drawings and answer questions.
• Design simple mechanical mounting brackets and fixtures.
• Develop programming routines for logic controllers (PLCs) / temperature controllers.
• Assist sales and application engineering with answering customer questions and solving issues.
• Assist with product compliance reviews and agency certifications.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by manager.

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• Bachelor or Associates of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. (open to 3-5 years of electrical design experience w/o a degree)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong working knowledge of high‑voltage circuitry, including both single and three‑phase applications.
• 2‑3 years of experience working with electrical panels (Design, panel assembly, and/or panel wiring)
• Experience with Solid Works Electrical

• Experience with UL 508A Training / Certification

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.46/hr.

• 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 Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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