Electrical Designer

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Electrical Designer Job Description The Electrical Designer revises cab and chassis wire harness designs to meet customer specifications and change requests. This role focuses on converting existing 3D designs into accurate 2D prints using AutoCAD, ensuring high levels of precision and on-time delivery. The position is primarily desk-based within an engineering environment, with regular collaboration with the shop floor to verify fit, function, and manufacturability of electrical designs. 4 day work week Monday-Thursday, 6:00 PM

• 4:00 PM Occasional periods of required overtime on Friday (1.

5x regular pay) Responsibilities Revise released wire harness designs so they align with customer specifications and change requests. Convert existing 3D wire harness designs into detailed and accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings. Create and update wiring diagrams, schematics, and electrical drafting documentation for cab and chassis applications. Ensure all electrical designs meet project timelines, quality standards, and internal engineering change order requirements. Collaborate closely with the shop floor to validate fit, routing, and function of wire harnesses and related electrical components. Troubleshoot design issues identified during build or testing and implement effective design updates. Coordinate with other design and electrical engineers to ensure consistency and integration across related systems. Maintain organized design files and documentation to support traceability and future engineering changes. Essential Skills Hands-on electrical design experience with wire harnesses for products such as vehicles, machinery, or equipment. Proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical design work, specifically for products rather than buildings, utilities, or facilities. Experience with wire harness design, including routing, connector selection, and harness documentation. Ability to create and interpret 2D drawings, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics. Familiarity with electrical drafting practices and standards. Experience working with engineering change orders and revising released designs. Strong attention to detail and commitment to design accuracy and on-time delivery. Ability to collaborate effectively with both engineering peers and shop floor personnel. Solid understanding of general electrical principles relevant to harness and component design. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience designing electrical components or systems in SolidWorks. Background in electrical design using any 2D design software for product applications. Experience working on cab and chassis or other heavy vehicle electrical systems. Ability to work independently while also contributing to a multi-engineer project team. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot design and fitment issues. Willingness to learn from functional leads and mentors and adapt to established design standards and processes. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00

• $45.00/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 Charlotte,MI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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