Job Information
Actalent Electrical Engineer in Medina, Ohio
Electrical Engineer
Job Description
The role involves developing and maintaining robust production processes, collaborating with design engineers to ensure manufacturability and reliability, and analyzing manufacturing data to drive root cause and corrective actions. The position supports new product development and through-hole soldering operations, manages assigned PCB manufacturing processes, and ensures stable, repeatable, and capable production.
Responsibilities
Read and interpret PCB schematics, assembly drawings, setup sheets, place files, and BOMs to support accurate builds.
Operate and support production equipment, including SMT (Juki), solder paste printers, board loader, reflow ovens, wave solder, AOI/SPI equipment, and related tools.
Program and optimize SMT machines, solder paste printers, reflow ovens, wave solder systems, and AOI/SPI equipment.
Support and utilize manual soldering equipment, such as solder stations and mini-wave systems.
Develop and maintain part routings, BOMs, work instructions, inspection criteria, and manufacturing documentation.
Support new product introduction, including process reviews, qualifications, prototype builds, and production release.
Transfer products from prototype to full production, supporting DFM/DFA activities and manufacturability improvements.
Align customer requirements to released production items and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
Inspect PCBs for defects, analyze quality data, and ensure compliance with IPC and internal quality standards.
Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues using root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement tools.
Assist in creating, reviewing, and maintaining PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, process flow diagrams, inspection guides, and related quality documents.
Support manufacturing and engineering change processes, and ensure controlled implementation.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Program Management to drive continuous improvement, RIE events, test fixture development, and preventive maintenance activities.
Evaluate manufacturability and efficiency savings during production.
Essential Skills
Ability to read and interpret BOMs, technical drawings, and work instructions.
5 years’ experience in PCB production.
5 years’ experience in SMT programming.
Strong knowledge of PCB assembly.
Soldering experience.
Experience programming and operating AOI equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
Certifications in IPC-A-610 & IPC J-STD-001.
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.
Work Environment
The work environment is 100% dedicated to supporting production processes, with access to state-of-the-art SMT and soldering equipment. The role involves collaboration across various departments to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with quality standards
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Medina, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $40.87/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 Medina,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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.