Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

This role involves primarily supporting the development and testing of medical devices. The focus will be on debugging issues at both the power supply and systems level. Although the role is predominantly testing-oriented, they can also utilize this person for analog and digital design. The position requires running extensive EMC testing in the lab, with a strong preference for knowledge in power electronics. Familiarity with Cadence and Mentor Graphics tools is essential and ensuring compliance with IEC60601-2 standards.

Responsibilities

• Support medical device development and testing.
• Debug problems at the power supply and systems level.
• Conduct extensive EMC testing in the lab.
• Ensure compliance with IEC60601-2 standards.
• Utilize Cadence and Mentor Graphics tools for testing and design.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience with EMC testing.
• Ability to debug power supply issues.
• Knowledge of analog and digital design.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry, preferably medical devices.
• Proficiency with Cadence for schematic capture.

Work Environment

This position is fully on-site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Schaumburg, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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 Schaumburg, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 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.