Electrical Engineer

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Electrical Engineer Job Description The Electrical Engineer supports day-to-day manufacturing operations with a strong focus on electrical systems, controls/automation, and machine vision. This is a hands-on, shop-floor-focused engineering role responsible for equipment reliability, automation improvements, and technical support of production systems. This individual will be in an assistant management level position and have a team of maintenance technicians reporting to them. Responsibilities Support the coaching and development of the maintenance team. Troubleshoot and improve electrical, PLC, HMI, servo, and automation systems on production equipment. Support and maintain machine vision systems used for in-line inspection and quality validation. Create and update electrical schematics, control documentation, and technical records. Identify automation and controls improvement opportunities to increase uptime, quality, and throughput. Collaborate daily with maintenance, engineering, and production teams on the plant floor. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related discipline) or equivalent practical experience. 2-5 years of hands-on experience in controls engineering and industrial automation within manufacturing. Demonstrated experience with machine vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Omron, or similar). Strong PLC, HMI, VFD/servo programming and troubleshooting capability. Ability to read and create electrical schematics and control documentation. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience supporting injection molding equipment or auxiliaries. Exposure to Cartesian or industrial robotics (Yushin, Wittmann, Star, etc.). Working knowledge of applicable electrical and safety standards (NEC, NFPA 79, OSHA). AutoCAD or electrical CAD experience. Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, TPM, or continuous improvement tools. Prior experience mentoring or guiding technicians. Work Environment The first 90 days will be on the floor identifying gaps within the current team, and will then transition to a 70/30 split of floor versus desk work. The role is primarily shop-floor-based with frequent interaction across engineering, maintenance, and production. It involves a mix of hands-on troubleshooting and engineering analysis/documentation. Exposure to production equipment, automation systems, and vision inspection platforms is expected. Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs) on the manufacturing floor. Potential on-call duties may arise, with the possibility of being called in 2-3 times over a year, potentially increasing as the business grows. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Employees are entitled to 2 weeks of PTO and 6 federal holidays. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $40.86/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 May 21, 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. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.