Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assembly Drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM), Candidate Screening, Change Control, Change Requests/Orders, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Engineering Change Management, Genetics, Hospital, Identify Issues, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, OrCAD, PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Manufacturing, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Printed Circuit Board Design, Problem Solving Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Schematic Capture, Schematics, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)
Hiring: Electrical Designer (6-Month Contract)
Job Description:
- Convert and update existing electrical schematics and PCB layouts from previous generation software in Orcad into Altium Designer, ensuring accurate translation and adherence to design intent.
- Create and revise electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and wiring diagrams using Altium Designer to support new designs and design updates.
- Develop and maintain complete electrical documentation packages, including drawings, notes, and supporting design artifacts.
- Generate manufacturing outputs such as fabrication files, assembly drawings, and detailed bills of materials (BOMs) to support PCB fabrication and assembly.
- Support electrical engineering change processes by updating released documentation and drawings in line with change orders and configuration control requirements.
- Maintain and enforce electrical drawing standards, revision control practices, and overall engineering documentation accuracy.
- Collaborate closely with electrical engineers to incorporate design updates, design-for-manufacture considerations, and continuous improvements into PCB and electrical designs.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to PCB designs and electrical documentation, working with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement corrections.
- Coordinate with fabrication and manufacturing teams to clarify PCB fabrication and assembly documentation requirements and ensure smooth handoff into production.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of design workflows, libraries, and standards within Altium Designer to enhance consistency and efficiency.
Essential Skills
- Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Electrical Drafting, Electrical Design, ECAD, or related field.
- 3+ years of ECAD drafting or electrical design support experience.
- Proficiency in Altium Designer for schematic capture, PCB layout, and documentation creation.
- Proficiency in OrCAD.
- Familiarity with PCB manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and engineering documentation.
- Experience generating fabrication and assembly documentation packages.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Cranbury, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/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 Cranbury,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.
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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.