Electrical Engineer

Actalent - Prospect Heights, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Prospect Heights, IL

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Electrical Engineer position at Actalent involves working as a Test Technician in high voltage lab environments. The role focuses on building, modifying, and testing prototypes and fixtures, as well as conducting electrical tests and analyzing data. The position requires a strong understanding of electrical principles and proficiency with various electrical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, and test prototypes and fixtures for various testing scenarios.
• Wire electrical circuits in series or parallel as required.
• Set up and run tests in high voltage lab environments.
• Take measurements and analyze data post-test using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and resistance meters.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Collaborate with engineers to report test results and adjust test parameters.
• Edit and upload test videos to online systems.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience as a Test Technician, specifically in DC testing environments.
• Comfortable working in high voltage labs.
• Strong understanding of basic electricity functions, including Ohm's Law.
• Experience wiring electrical circuits in series and parallel.
• Proficiency in using electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and resistance meters.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints.