Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer in Michigan City, IN

Job Description

The candidate will be working on cost reduction projects on legacy products. They will work closely with suppliers and the internal design team to make changes to designs. The candidate will also assist with troubleshooting product and integration issues.

Other duties include:

Design, development, and integration of electrical systems into products using knowledge of catalogue components and consistent application of innovative design solutions to deliver best-in-class products.

Research and evaluate new technology in electric motors and drives for incremental product improvements in cost, performance, and features.

Design, develop, and maintain electrical systems and components to required specifications, focusing on safety, reliability, quality, cost, and sustainability.

Create wiring schematics, electrical harnesses, related mechanical components, and bills of material.

Design, size, and integrate a starting device system in a multiple motor application.

Size and integrate variable speed drives based upon application, current, and dimensional requirements.

Size and integrate overload and short circuit current protection based upon current, NEC, CE, and UL requirements.

Hard Skills

Design and development of electrical systems

Knowledge of catalogue components

Research and evaluation of new technology

Creation of wiring schematics and electrical harnesses

Integration of starting device systems

Sizing and integration of variable speed drives

Overload and short circuit current protection

Soft Skills

Great communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Work Environment

Will be part of a team of 10 engineers working cross-functionally with production, quality, suppliers, etc

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

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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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