Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Platform Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating, evaluating, analyzing, and developing electrical harness design concepts for components and assemblies to meet product improvements, product options, and customer-specific requirements. This role involves collaboration with various engineering support groups and cross-functional teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of engineering designs, bill of materials, wiring diagrams, schematics, and test report documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Generate, evaluate, analyze, and develop electrical harness design concepts for components and assemblies.Support the Program Management Office in developing and executing project and resource plans for major NPD programs.Execute project and resource plans for smaller-scale engineering change projects.Coordinate and collaborate with various engineering support groups to develop technical management plans with mitigation plans for technical risks.Match existing and new technologies to market needs and opportunities.Ensure adherence to DFMEA and DVPR processes.Ensure laboratory and field-testing activities adhere to product development processes.Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (Test lab, Manufacturing Engineering and Operations, Finance, Quality, Procurement, Service, etc.), cross-business unit design engineering and manufacturing groups, and key suppliers to meet project deliverables.Ensure accuracy and completeness of engineering designs, bill of materials, wiring diagrams, schematics, and test report documentation.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and test the manufacture of electrical equipment, including machinery controls, wiring, and lighting.Evaluate the cost-effectiveness, reliability, and safety of certain design models.Estimate time and cost to complete projects.Simulate and test machine/structure/system operation.Investigate and test vendors’ and competitors’ products.This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.

Key Competencies:

Experience with vehicle electrical system design and harness/interconnection systems or similar.Experience with electric machines, power electronics, and automotive networks (e.g., CAN).Proficiency with using electrical tools and instruments to perform tests, troubleshoot, and gather data.Virtual harness design and documentation skills required; Pro/Engineer or Creo Schematic proficiency is an advantage.Experience with using a PLM system to control documentation, Windchill or TeamCenter preferred.Experience with new product design, sustaining engineering, technical problem solving, and tradeoff analysis.Ability to quickly and efficiently understand, condense, and organize information to make informed engineering decisions.Self-motivated with strong relationship-building and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams spread across multiple geographical regions.Demonstrated ability to prioritize and support multiple projects.Strong project planning/management and organizational skills.Experience with CAN protocol, testing system integration, and PCB design.Ability to deal with complex issues and troubleshooting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00

• 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 Bloomington,MN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 30, 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.

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.

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