Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer Opportunity

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our new product engineering group. You will play a vital role in multiple product launches over the next 12-18 months. This position involves both theoretical and hands-on work at the circuit and microcontroller level.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test microcontroller-based designs.
• Perform schematic layouts and circuit analysis.
• Conduct life cycle development tasks.
• Coordinate and manage regulatory conformance with FCC, UL, and other standards.
• Prepare presentations, technical reports, and patent disclosures.
• Maintain current knowledge of changes, advancements, and improvements within the area of assignment or specialization and incorporate these improvements where applicable.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in PCB design and layout using Altium.
• Experience with microcontroller design and testing.
• Electrical engineering skills, particularly in schematic and test development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), or Physics.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Altium PCB Layout.
• At least 2 years of hands-on test specification experience.

Work Environment:

This position is based on-site in a small engineering and testing facility with fewer than 50 employees. You will work collaboratively with a team of 8, in a business casual environment, interacting with partners globally. The role offers 2 weeks of PTO and 6 major holidays. It is a great opportunity to gain experience in supporting new product initiatives within a long-term consulting engagement.

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 Lexington, KY.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.