Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer

Revises cab and chassis wire harness designs to meet customer specifications and change requests. This role focuses on converting existing 3D wire harness designs into precise 2D drawings using AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy, manufacturability, and on‑time delivery. The position is primarily desk‑based within an engineering environment, with regular collaboration with the shop floor to verify fit, function, and resolve any design issues.

• Revise released cab and chassis wire harness designs to align with customer specifications and change requests.
• Convert existing 3D wire harness designs into accurate 2D drawings using AutoCAD.
• Create and update electrical schematics and harness layouts to support production and engineering requirements.
• Ensure all designs meet internal standards for accuracy, quality, and documentation.
• Adhere to project timelines and deliver design updates and drawings on schedule.
• Collaborate closely with shop floor personnel to validate design fit and function on actual equipment.
• Troubleshoot design‑related issues identified during build or test and implement corrective design changes.
• Communicate effectively with other engineers and functional leads to clarify requirements and resolve technical questions.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into updated drawings and documentation.
• Maintain organized design files and records to support traceability and future design revisions.

• Hands‑on electrical design experience with a focus on products rather than buildings, utilities, or facilities.
• Experience with wire harness or electrical harness design using any 2D design software.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for creating and revising 2D electrical drawings and harness prints.
• Ability to interpret and produce electrical schematics and harness layouts.
• Ability to manage workload to meet strict project deadlines and on‑time delivery requirements.
• Problem‑solving skills to troubleshoot design issues and implement effective design changes.

• Experience designing electrical components in Solid Works.
• Experience working on cab and chassis or similar vehicle‑based electrical systems.
• Experience collaborating within a multi‑engineer project team.

This role is based in an engineering building within a larger manufacturing operation that produces custom fire apparatus, heavy truck chassis, custom vehicles, and truck bodies. The Electrical Designer works primarily at a desk in a cubicle setting, using AutoCAD and other design tools, and collaborates closely with a team of approximately 10 engineers.

Participants are required to visit the shop floor periodically to review builds, verify that wire harness designs fit and function correctly, and troubleshoot any issues alongside production personnel.

Schedule:

Monday‑Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Occasional mandatory overtime on Fridays based on project needs.

• Contract position based out of Charlotte, MI.

• 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)

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.