Electrical Engineer

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and implementation of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. This role involves building, wiring, programming, and testing both simple and complex control systems using relay logic, HMIs/PLCs, programmable relays, VFDs, and a variety of digital and mechanical process switching and instrumentation technologies. Systems may include components from IDEC, Allen-Bradley, IFM, Schneider Electric, Eaton, and IMO.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems tailored to project specifications.
• Utilize a range of technologies including relay logic, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and instrumentation.
• Support both standard and custom work order processing by translating customer specifications into internal manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, vendors, project managers, contractors, field representatives, and customers to ensure successful implementation, training, and troubleshooting of electrical designs.

• Bachelor's in Engineering or Associate's degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Eaton, IMO, Franklin, Turk, etc.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or Solidworks.
• Ability to read work orders, manuals, specs, wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Experience with PLC editing, troubleshooting, and programming, including IO-Link.

• If no degree, a minimum of 8 years of experience within industrial electrical controls is preferred.
• Experience with selecting electrical components.
• PLC programming experience.

The work environment is a typical production setting, focusing on industrial pumps. The schedule is Monday through Friday with a flexible start time of 5, 6, or 7 am. During the 9-month contract period, employees will have access to Udemy after 6 months, 2 weeks of PTO, and 6 standard holidays. This is a great opportunity to work with a growing company and become a technical expert on control systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Benton Harbor, MI.

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $40.00/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 Benton Harbor,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.