Electrical Engineer

Process Controls Design Engineer (REMOTE)

Join a world-class engineering team dedicated to building the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing. We are a collaborative group of innovators, builders, and problem-solvers creating custom automated powder handling equipment for leading pharmaceutical companies. Our solutions play a vital role in producing life-saving medications globally. If you are passionate about designing high-performance systems and want to contribute to something meaningful, we would love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers to review and interpret user requirements.
• Create detailed Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Select and specify instrumentation tailored to each unique system.
• Design control panels for electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
• Design equipment network architecture.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by your supervisor.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in designing control systems.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley products.
• Proven experience in designing electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience in designing VFD and motor control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of Hazardous Location requirements and protection methods.
• Strong proficiency in UL and NEC Electrical standards.
• High standard of integrity and superb communication skills.
• Team-focused, customer-service oriented, and self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented with excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Extreme ownership to see projects through completion

Work Environment

This role involves prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally. Travel is required, approximately 5%-10% of the time. The position is hybrid, with the option to live in the Chicago or St. Louis area. Occasional onsite presence for factory acceptance testing may be needed. Benefits include leading medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, a 401k with employer match, and generous paid time off. Additional benefits include a paid cell phone plan and a referral program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Peoria, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $62.00/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 hybrid position in Milwaukee, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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 actALENTaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.