Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support product design work for emerging startups and to provide customer-facing engineering input focused on practical manufacturability. This contract role is fully onsite in Grantsville, UT and includes both technical ownership and mentoring responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical control panels, PLCs, and large-scale systems controls.
• Deliver expert feedback to improve designs for manufacturability.
• Lead and mentor newer engineers on the team.
• Support startups with refining electrical product designs.
• Engage with clients to provide customer-facing expertise and design guidance.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware design and electrical engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC design and experience with large form factor products.
• Experience with HVAC thermal and liquid cooling systems.
• Knowledge of control and power distribution systems with a PLC-oriented focus.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.

Work Environment

The position is based at a large manufacturing facility that produces products for multiple customers. The facility has grown from 1 to 3 customers this year and expects to add 2 to 5 more customers in the next year. The role supports professional development through hands-on work and provides opportunities to help newer companies strengthen product designs.

Additional Skills

• Strong customer communication skills.
• Experience with fluid systems and thermal engineering.

Contract Details, Location, and Workplace Type

This is a contract position based out of Grantsville, UT with a fully onsite work arrangement.

Pay Range and Compensation Notes

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $57.69 per hour (USD 52 - 57). Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 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)

Application Timeline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.