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Electrical Engineer

Join a team developing advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment used in highly automated production environments. This is an opportunity to lead the design and development of complex electrical systems while working with cutting-edge technologies including robotics, motion control, PLCs, automation, power systems, and vacuum process equipment.

Why Join Us

• Work on industry-leading semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• High-impact role with ownership from concept through production release
• Exposure to advanced automation, robotics, and motion control systems
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional engineering teams
• Opportunity to mentor engineers and drive technical innovation
• Diverse responsibilities spanning design, integration, testing, and manufacturing support

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical architecture and system design for complex industrial equipment.
• Create and release electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Integrate PLCs, motion controllers, robotics, sensors, and power systems into complete solutions.
• Perform electrical testing, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system validation.
• Support manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and field issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with CE, UL, TUV, RoHS, and other applicable standards.
• Lead design reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing, and Field Service teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing complex electromechanical, automation, or capital equipment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical CAD software.
• Strong background in analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with PLCs, motion control systems, robotics, and industrial automation.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems using oscilloscopes and diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with controls design and system integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor equipment experience.
• Vacuum process equipment experience.
• PLC cabinet design experience.
• Advanced robotics and motion control experience.
• Experience supporting products from development through manufacturing release.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills.

Work Environment

• Collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation and product development.
• Cross-functional interaction with engineering, manufacturing, and field service teams.
• Hands-on involvement throughout the full product lifecycle from concept to production.

This is a Permanent position based out of Plainview, NY.

The pay range for this position is $128000.00 - $162000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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

This is a fully onsite position in Plainview,NY.

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

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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