Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, implementation, and support of electrical control systems for mobile drilling equipment. This individual will play a key role in developing next-generation controls architecture, troubleshooting complex electrical systems, and supporting production and field service teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain 12V and 24V electrical control systems for mobile drilling and construction equipment.
• Create and revise electrical schematics, harness drawings, wiring diagrams, and system documentation.
• Support the development of new products and enhancements to existing equipment platforms.
• Assist with the development, review, and implementation of controller logic using Codesys and related control platforms.
• Support CAN Bus network design, diagnostics, and integration across electrical subsystems.
• Collaborate with mechanical and hydraulic engineers to develop integrated electro-hydraulic control systems.
• Investigate electrical system failures and conduct root-cause analyses on equipment issues in manufacturing and field environments.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions to improve product reliability.
• Support validation testing and verification of new electrical designs prior to production release.
• Partner with production teams to implement and troubleshoot electrical systems during assembly and testing.
• Provide technical support to service technicians and customers regarding electrical and controls-related issues.
• Assist with commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities for both new and existing equipment.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, schematics, change documentation, and design standards.
• Follow established engineering processes and documentation practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to design processes and product quality.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor"s degree in Engineering Discipline (EE, EET preferred).
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience working with 12V-24V electrical systems within a production-based industrial manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of CAN Bus/CAN communications.
• Strong experience in designing and troubleshooting electrical control systems, wiring harnesses, sensors, relays, actuators, and control components.
• 5+ years of experience reading and supporting PLC/controller logic and electrical schematics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with Codesys (Controls Development System).
• Engineering background within mobile equipment manufacturing.

Work Environment

The company is a family-owned business located in downtown Indianapolis, operating since 1962. The work hours are from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday, with a possibility of overtime once full-time. The engineering team consists of six members. The company offers flexible vacation time, no premiums or copayments for medical benefits for employees, and a fast-paced design and manufacturing process. The culture encourages creativity and hands-on involvement to achieve company goals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $58.69/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 Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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