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Electrical Designer

Migrate schematics and PCB layouts from Orcad to Altium for production readiness
Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Mid-Level
$45 – 50 USD / hour
15 hours agoBe an early applicant
Actalent

Actalent

Provides engineering and sciences talent solutions, including staffing, consulting, and workforce services for technology-driven and highly regulated industries.

Electrical Design Engineer

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 Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026.

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Electrical Designer
Trenton, New Jersey, United States
$45 – 50 USD / hour
Design
About Actalent
Provides engineering and sciences talent solutions, including staffing, consulting, and workforce services for technology-driven and highly regulated industries.