Design Engineer

Support the R&D team in developing, validating, integrating, and launching electrical components and systems for new product development and customer requirements. This role focuses on designing and laying out electrical wiring for specialty trucks and vans in the shipping industry, such as box trucks used by companies like FedEx, UPS, Aramark, and food trucks.

Responsibilities

• Confer with engineers, customers, suppliers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
• Design, implement, maintain, test, and improve electrical wiring of vehicles.
• Operate CAD software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Solve and troubleshoot electrical wiring and system issues in components and systems.
• Assist in building a prototype of the intended vehicle for testing and approval.

• SolidWorks proficiency
• Electrical engineering knowledge
• Experience in electrical design

• 3-5 years of experience in vehicle design (truck, van, bus, RV, auto, boat, etc.)
• Bachelors degree in engineering or a two-year technical degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Proven ability to use 3D CAD software, with SolidWorks preferred

Join a small R&D team located in an office building in Wolcottville, IN. The R&D center focuses on creating new and advancing current manufacturing processes, with testing completed onsite. All manufacturing occurs at facilities in Sturgis, MI. Typical working hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with an average workweek of 40-45 hours. This position offers a great opportunity to transition from manufacturing to an R&D setting, allowing for more creativity and involvement in the design and product development process.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.50 - $45.00/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 Wolcottville,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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