Electrical Designer - Project Engineer
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Actalent
Peoria, IL (In Person)
$104,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Electrical Designer - Project Engineer Job Description As an Electrical Designer within the Systems Integration team, you will support the development and integration of electrical systems for large mining and highway trucks. This role focuses on machine-level electrical schematic development, system integration, and coordination with harness design teams to deliver complete, production-ready electrical solutions. You will translate product group requirements into electrical schematics, support system level analysis, and participate in validation and build support activities. The position is heavily design-focused, with the majority of time spent developing schematics in Creo Schematics. Responsibilities Develop machine-level electrical schematics based on requirements from product and platform teams. Select and apply wire gauges, fuses, circuit breakers, and power distribution and protection strategies. Ensure designs align with applicable electrical load analysis and system robustness evaluations. Participate in electrical system design. Support migration from discrete relay-based designs to digitized ECU-based architectures. Route electrical inputs into ECUs and design system-level control strategies. Work with J1939 networks and two-wire Ethernet. Contribute to ECU topology and communication network design. Create system-level electrical architecture diagrams using Visio or Draw.io. Translate architecture into Creo Electrical / Creo Schematics designs. Release detailed electrical schematics for production. Partner closely with harness teams to deliver accurate schematics and produce harness manufacturing documentation. Support wiring harness installation audits and machine build efforts. Perform and document electrical system load studies. Write and execute electrical functional tests. Participate in design reviews and cross-functional technical discussions. Provide build and field support during machine integration. Essential Skills Electrical schematic design experience required. Proficiency with Creo Schematics or similar electrical CAD tools required. Understanding of electrical and electronic components, power distribution systems, wire routing, and harness design. Familiarity with vehicle or machine electrical systems. Working knowledge of communication networks, especiallyCAN/J1939.
Mechanical aptitude and hands-on hobbies are advantageous. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred. Associate's degree with relevant experience will be considered. Work Environment The primary tool used is Creo Schematics / Creo Electrical, with supporting tools such as Visio or Draw.io for architecture definition and CAD-based harness documentation tools. Close collaboration with harness designers, electrical system designers, harness manufacturers, and component designers is essential. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Peoria, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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 Peoria,IL.
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