Electrical Engineer; Entry Level

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Electrical Engineer (Entry Level) Job Description

The position involves supporting the design and manufacturing of bioprocessing equipment with a focus on existing electrical components, electrical subsystems, and product testing. The role requires expertise in cabinet design and improvement, creating electrical schematics and layouts, and supporting manufacturing and troubleshooting efforts.

• Design and modify electrical and mechanical cabinets according to customer requirements and company standards.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings using CAD (AutoCAD) software.
• Develop and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) for electrical components and panels.
• Conduct necessary electrical calculations and perform simulations to optimize designs.
• Research and select appropriate electrical components and materials to ensure optimal system performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including mechanical, software, and production engineers, to ensure seamless integration and successful project execution.
• Provide technical support to the production team during assembly and to the service team during installation and troubleshooting.
• Participate in design reviews, testing, and evaluation of prototypes to ensure they meet quality and performance standards.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, diagrams, and assembly drawings.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or a combination of related experience and any technical certification.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) for electrical design.
• Understanding of electrical principles and PLCs‑based control systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations (e.g., UL, NEC).
• Good problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Experience with or understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial automation is a plus.
• Entry‑level position
• Experience with Solid Works is desirable.

The position is contingent in the United States, requiring work from Sunday to Saturday. The role primarily involves drafting schematics for electrical cabinets using AutoCAD or Solid Works. The candidate should be prepared to work closely with various engineering teams in a collaborative environment.

This is a Contract position based out of Santa Clara, CA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/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 Santa Clara,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 29, 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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