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Actalent Electrical Subsystems Engineer in Quincy, Illinois
Job Title: Electrical Subsystems EngineerJob Description
Join a leading industry team as an Electrical Subsystems Engineer responsible for developing adapters and electrical systems to connect chassis wire harnessing and electrical equipment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on custom system development and innovation.
Responsibilities
Develop adapters and electrical systems to connect chassis wire harnessing and electrical equipment.
Communicate with chassis manufacturers to obtain electrical information.
Field calls from distributors to troubleshoot wiring issues.
Conduct electrical testing and troubleshooting of wiring for all truck bodies.
Write new Engineering Change Orders to implement new wiring offerings.
Perform mechanical tasks such as developing brackets for mounting resistors on different chassis.
Lead other Electrical Engineers and manage projects.
Travel occasionally to troubleshoot trucks in the field (5% domestic travel).
Essential Skills
Experience with 12V Power Systems.
Ability to create and comprehend electrical schematics.
2 to 5 years of experience in 12V automotive systems.
Good understanding of CAN BUS.
Experience with electrical troubleshooting.
Project Management experience.
Customer and OEM interface skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Mechanical Design Experience is a plus.
Telematics Experience is a plus.
Experience with 120V Power Systems.
Hands-on electrical experience in a lab setting.
Experience with wire harnesses, routing, and protection.
Electrical CAD design experience, preferably Solidworks or ProCable.
Work Environment
The position is located in the corporate building's applications team in Quincy, featuring a modern and massive facility with approximately 3000 employees. The site includes manufacturing and assembly areas. Enjoy onsite café options and local dining within driving distance. The dress code is business casual, with jeans acceptable unless a significant meeting or customer visit is scheduled. The company boasts a family-oriented atmosphere, a history of over 100 years, and an environment with very low turnover.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Quincy, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $42.26/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 Quincy,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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.