Job Information
Actalent Electrical Design Engineer in Lafayette, Indiana
Job Description
The Electrical Engineer plays a key role in supporting engine electrical routing and harness design with a strong focus on practical implementation and problem solving. This position emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, design review, and coordination rather than extensive direct CAD work. The engineer collaborates closely with manufacturing, quality, and offshore design partners to translate electrical schematics into robust physical harness designs and to implement design changes based on factory and field feedback. This opportunity is well suited for an early- to mid-career engineer who takes initiative, thinks critically, and thrives in a collaborative engineering environment.
Responsibilities
Support engine electrical routing and harness design, including the design and placement of brackets, clips, and physical layout of harnesses.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting of hardware issues such as harnesses rubbing or interfering with components, using a methodical approach to identify root causes.
Evaluate routing issues in the field and factory, and propose rerouting or design fixes that improve reliability and manufacturability.
Develop and support the reasoning behind corrective actions and ensure their effective implementation in the design.
Translate electrical schematics into accurate and practical physical harness designs that can be manufactured and assembled efficiently.
Review and mark up electrical and harness designs based on feedback from factory operations and field performance.
Coordinate design updates and changes with offshore design teams to ensure alignment and timely completion of work.
Support NPS partial design work and contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) activities related to electrical routing and harnesses.
Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve design issues and improve product performance.
Use tools such as Creo, AutoCAD, Teamcenter, and Microsoft Office Suite to review, document, and communicate design changes.
Communicate clearly and proactively with cross-functional and offshore teams to ensure design intent, requirements, and changes are well understood.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
2+ years of engineering experience
Strong electrical experience
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and translate them into designs.
Hands-on experience with physical design and implementation of electrical systems or components.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, for communication, analysis, and documentation.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and offshore design teams.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for addressing hardware and routing issues.
Clear written and verbal communication skills to document design changes, justifications, and corrective actions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lafayette, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $40.00/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 Lafayette,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 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.