Electrical / Electronic Engineer I

Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (or Computer Engineering) - focus on hardware and/or power
Ideal candidates will have 1-2+ internships or MECOP's in addition to their degree
Strong knowledge of electrical principles and circuit design
Strong conceptual knowledge of fuses, relays, and circuit breakers
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Strong knowledge of Microsoft suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Additional Skills & Helpful Qualifications
Experience in power distribution systems for low voltage systems
Experience interpreting industry standards into component and/or system-level requirements (e.g., SAE, VDA, IEEE)
Self-starter personality, able to work with minimal supervision
Motivation and curiosity regarding position topics and challenges
Direct commercial vehicle experience in any capacity
Experience in technical documentation and specification analysis
Experience with processes and release management
Experience with ELM suite (e.g., DOORS, DOORS Next, Rhapsody)
Local talent to the Portland, OR area will be prioritized due to logistical factors and needing to start work 100% onsite by March
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Benefits
This is a 6-month approved contract with ability to be extended
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/hr
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms
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)
Responsibilities
This role focuses on power generation, power distribution, power conversion, and energy storage by creating and maintaining the vehicle's low voltage architecture
You will collaborate with global component owners that require low voltage circuit protection for conventional diesel, electric, and autonomous vehicle platforms on medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles
Provide documentation support of Power Distribution Module Global Consumer List
Advance Excel-based Global Consumer List into ELM Suite or similar version-controlled application
Collaborate daily with component owners to assess circuit protection needs and requirements
Collaborate daily with wiring design colleagues to match circuit protection strategy with wiring harness strategy
Create and maintain circuit pinout documentation for power distribution modules
This position offers exposure to global teams across the USA, Germany, Japan, Brazil, Turkey, and other locations, focusing on critical topics to power and sustain the low voltage systems within our vehicles
You will interface directly with various teams to gather and refine information into requirements for our power distribution modules (fuse boxes)
The role involves a mix of meetings (10-25%), collaborative work (25-50%), and independent tasks (25-50%), requiring the ability to determine next steps, take initiative, and solve problems independently
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Job description
Job Title: Electrical / Electronic Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for an Electrical / Electronic Engineer to join our team and support an automotive client in the area. This role focuses on power generation, power distribution, power conversion, and energy storage by creating and maintaining the vehicle's low voltage architecture. You will collaborate with global component owners that require low voltage circuit protection for conventional diesel, electric, and autonomous vehicle platforms on medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities
• Provide documentation support of Power Distribution Module Global Consumer List.
• Advance Excel-based Global Consumer List into ELM Suite or similar version-controlled application.
• Collaborate daily with component owners to assess circuit protection needs and requirements.
• Collaborate daily with wiring design colleagues to match circuit protection strategy with wiring harness strategy.
• Create and maintain circuit pinout documentation for power distribution modules.

Essential Skills/Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (or Computer Engineering) - focus on hardware and/or power
• Ideal candidates will have 1-2+ internships or MECOP's in addition to their degree
• Strong knowledge of electrical principles and circuit design.
• Strong conceptual knowledge of fuses, relays, and circuit breakers.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Additional Skills & Helpful Qualifications
• Experience in power distribution systems for low voltage systems.
• Experience interpreting industry standards into component and/or system-level requirements (e.g., SAE, VDA, IEEE).
• Self-starter personality, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Motivation and curiosity regarding position topics and challenges.
• Direct commercial vehicle experience in any capacity.
• Experience in technical documentation and specification analysis.
• Experience with processes and release management.
• Experience with ELM suite (e.g., DOORS, DOORS Next, Rhapsody).

Work Environment

This position offers exposure to global teams across the USA, Germany, Japan, Brazil, Turkey, and other locations, focusing on critical topics to power and sustain the low voltage systems within our vehicles. You will interface directly with various teams to gather and refine information into requirements for our power distribution modules (fuse boxes). The role involves a mix of meetings (10-25%), collaborative work (25-50%), and independent tasks (25-50%), requiring the ability to determine next steps, take initiative, and solve problems independently.

Local talent to the Portland, OR area will be prioritized due to logistical factors and needing to start work 100% onsite by March. This is a 6-month approved contract with ability to be extended.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/hr.

Requirements

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 Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are 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

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