Electrical Engineer

Job Description

As an Electrical Engineer, you will design school bus electrical systems using advanced electrical engineering principles. Your role includes developing 3D models, installation drawings, schematics, and Bills of Materials. You will also research the latest developments in the vehicle industry and apply innovative solutions to create cost-effective alternatives to current production systems. You will provide support for production, warranty reduction, and field service corrective actions, ensuring your solutions are reliable and serviceable. Building strong internal relationships with Manufacturing, Field Service, Quality, Purchasing, and other departments is essential. You will collaborate with Test Group personnel to prototype new systems, perform development testing, and apply test results to new designs. It is crucial to ensure projects are cost-effective, functional, friendly to downstream departments, and compliant with all applicable regulations. Effective communication with design teams and other departments is vital.

Responsibilities

• Design school bus electrical systems using electrical engineering techniques and principles.
• Develop 3D models, installation drawings, schematics, and Bills of Materials.
• Research advancements in the vehicle industry to develop cost-effective alternatives.
• Support production, warranty reduction, and field service corrective actions.
• Build strong relationships with Manufacturing, Field Service, Quality, Purchasing, and other departments.
• Collaborate with Test Group personnel for prototyping and development testing.
• Ensure projects are cost-effective, functional, and compliant with regulations.
• Communicate effectively with design teams and other departments.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university/college.
• 3+ years of related product development experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General familiarity with automotive electrical designs.
• Prior experience with 3D CAD software.

• Prior automotive design experience.
• Experience with CAN communication network protocols.
• Experience with PLM software developing Bills of Materials.
• Knowledge of electrical vehicle architecture including relays, sensors, wiring harnesses, cables, and routing.
• CREO experience preferred.

This position requires onsite work five days a week in a manufacturing environment.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in High Point,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2025.

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.

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