Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the electrical design and support of new products, ensuring they meet customer, project, quality, testing, and manufacturability requirements. This role includes supporting existing and derivative products, investigating and implementing fixes and improvements, and supporting proprietary manufacturing test equipment by implementing and supporting firmware and software. The position offers opportunities for growth into management or leadership for the right individual.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot circuits and develop schematics.
• Select electronic components and design and layout printed circuit boards.
• Develop, review, and edit product documentation and specifications.
• Develop and maintain factory test equipment and programmers for hardware, firmware, and software.
• Manage new product development and sustaining engineering projects.
• Travel to the manufacturing facility whenever necessary or requested.

Essential Skills

• 4-year degree in Electrical, Software, or Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in hardware, software, or firmware development.
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design principles.
• Ability to create schematics and perform PCB design.
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio development environment.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Visual Basic .NET, and C#.
• Experience with Microsoft Access, Oracle, and SQL.
• Comfortable leading technical discussions with customers and prospects.
• Familiarity with FCC, IC testing and requirements, and project management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in embedded systems and driver development and signing (Linux).
• Knowledge of USB design.
• Experience with Microchip CryptoAuthentication products.
• Ability to author white papers.
• Engineering leadership and cross-functional project management experience.

Work Environment

You will be working within a high-technology small company setting, collaborating closely with various departments to deliver industry-leading products. The environment supports innovation and growth, providing opportunities to assume electrical and software responsibilities in a company poised for future growth. Occasional travel to the Brainerd manufacturing facility may be required.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $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 hybrid position in Eden Prairie,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.