Job Information
Actalent Manufacturing Electrical Engineer in Appleton, Wisconsin
Description
The engineer equips production and manufacturing teams with direct engineering support capable of issue resolution, identifying opportunities for innovation/process enhancement, and streamlining communication channels between facility personnel and engineering resources. Internal customers include Production Superintendents, Preproduction Managers, Project Managers, Engineering Product Managers, Engineering Project teams, Production personnel and Procurement agents, among others. Metrics of success include (but are not limited to) reduction of facility labor hours via process improvement, reduction of non-primary time for fabricators/manufacturers, tracking and dissemination of lessons learned, and upstream knowledge flow of means-and-methods and standard manufacturing processes.
• Operates computer-assisted engineering and design software to perform engineering tasks, ACADE, and Inventor as needed.
• Design for Excellence (DFX), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) knowledge.
• Electrical, Mechanical, and/or Structural troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Reviews customer project requirements, technical drawings, and specifications to ensure proper application of products within electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Studies and understands related government and industry standards that govern the products being manufactured.
• Interacts with the Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Operations Engineering, Project Management, Preproduction staff on a regular basis.
• Prepares technical drawings, and electrical specifications to ensure that installations and designs conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Participate and present technical information during design meetings or reviews.
• Manages and maintains accurate notes from observations in the field and/or facilities.
• Self-checks own work to ensure accuracy to established drawing and design specifications and standards.
• Provide technical assistance for prototype and pilot builds along with sustaining production support.
• Supports service, aftermarket, and installation teams as needed.
• Manages the Engineering Change Management system for designs that are released and in production
• Resolves all questions or concerns with haste to mitigate facility down-time.
• Tracks issues from identification to resolution, while keeping stakeholders apprised of status.
• Attends meetings as needed for various teams/products that the ERE will be supporting.
• Coordinates with various engineering/production teams, serving as POC/liaison.
• Increases engineering core knowledge base of means-and-methods and build/manufacturing processes.
• Prepares comprehensive assessment reports as needed for engineering and production leadership.
• Travels periodically to project sites for evaluations and data collection for reporting purposes.
• Exhibits strong organization, communication, coordination, and planning skills.
Skills
Electrical engineering, electrical troubleshooting, project management, power distribution
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related
3-5+ years of experience working as an engineer in a hands-on, manufacturing environment
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Appleton, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/yr.
-Medical insurance -Dental insurance -Vision Insurance -FSA/HSA/LSA -Voluntary Life | AD&D -Short & Long Term Disability -Pet Insurance -Retirement Plan -Wellness Program
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Appleton,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 26, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.