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Job Title: Electrical Machine Design Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Machine Design Engineer will play a vital role in designing, programming, debugging, and supporting automated systems and automation equipment for production. The engineer will provide electrical design input and assist in concept and development efforts within the facility, whether through infrastructure, programming, or design. Extensive skills in PLC, Robot, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and electrical controls are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, debug, and support automated systems and automation equipment for production.
• Provide electrical design input and assist in concept and development efforts within the facility.
• Offer troubleshooting assistance on all electrical and/or controls equipment to resolve issues and gather data.
• Collaborate with management, machine operators, supervisors, and other engineers in a team-working style.
• Work with minimal supervision while driving continuous improvement and transitioning new technologies into the business framework.
• Assist in setting standards for new control equipment and learn additional project management skills.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Electrical design
• AutoCAD electrical
• Machine design
• PLC programming
• Project management
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working as a controls engineer or in a related role.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electrical Technology, or Mechatronics. An associate's degree in an engineering field with a combination of experience can be considered.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Formal training or extensive experience with PLCs, including OMRON CJ & NJ, Robot RC8, and AutoCAD Electrical.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment is an office setting located in Maryville, with minimal travel required to other plants in the south sub-region. Employees enjoy holiday and vacation benefits.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 Maryville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ...@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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  Mid-Senior level

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  Full-time

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