Design Engineer Description: As a pivotal member of the NPD team, the Electrical Design Engineer plays a unique role, serving as the crucial link between product ideation and production. This role involves designing with manufacturing in mind while pushing the boundaries of what is achievable to ensure the best product performance and user experience. This individual will be designing industrial heaters, sensors, and controllers: Creating detailed plans and specifications for these components. Collaborating with customers: Working closely with sales team to understand the clients requirements and work with them to create designs to match them. They will be doing redlines on current designs and updating existing models. · Manage multiple projects from concept to production. · Translate marketing requirements into technical performance requirements. · Establish product architecture, including part breakout and material selection. · Create proof of principle prototypes. · Own all aspects of 3D and 2D Solid Works deliverables. · Utilize CAE analysis tools to raise confidence in design. · Establish product manufacturing specifications and critical quality metrics. · Collaborating closely with the design team and vendors to balance intent with manufacturability and performance. · Technical documentation of critical project decisions and design changes. · Regular reporting to cross-functional and leadership teams on crucial project indicators – schedule, budget, and quality. Additional Skills & Qualifications: + Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience + Prefers experience doing electrical design vs. mechanical design in SolidWorks + 2+ years of design experience Job Type This is a 12 month contract to hire position. Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Austin, Texas. 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.