Principal Electrical Engineer
Actalent · Morristown, NJ · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$90k–$95k/yrFull-time
This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Morristown, NJ.
About the Role
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions, helping visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market.
Responsibilities
- Manage, lead, support, troubleshoot, and maintain plant automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, servo drives, and variable frequency drives.
- Diagnose and resolve issues with digital and analog I/O systems and process control signals such as 4–20 mA, 0–10 V, and discrete I/O.
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and related protocols.
- Support and maintain motion control systems and encoders to ensure accurate and reliable machine motion.
- Troubleshoot and repair electronic components such as relays, relay logic, AC/DC power supplies, contactors, and motor starters.
- Maintain and repair various industrial sensors, including photoelectric, proximity, pressure, temperature, flow, and level sensors.
- Work with timers, counters, signal conditioners, terminal blocks, fuses, breakers, and protection devices to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Support and troubleshoot control transformers and interface modules within control panels and automation systems.
- Collaborate with other engineers and plant personnel to improve automation reliability, process performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Apply PLC troubleshooting and programming skills to resolve equipment issues, minimize downtime, and optimize production processes.
- Document troubleshooting steps, system changes, and improvements to support knowledge sharing and future maintenance activities.
- Work proactively in an environment with older equipment, identifying root causes of recurring issues and recommending long-term solutions.
Requirements
- Experience managing, troubleshooting, and maintaining plant automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, and variable frequency drives.
- Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving issues with digital/analog I/O systems and process control signals (4–20 mA, 0–10 V, discrete I/O).
- Experience configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus).
- Ability to support and maintain motion control systems and encoders.
- Skills in troubleshooting and repairing electronic components such as relays, power supplies, contactors, and motor starters.
- Experience with industrial sensors (photoelectric, proximity, pressure, temperature, flow, level).
- Familiarity with timers, counters, signal conditioners, terminal blocks, fuses, breakers, and protection devices.
- PLC programming and troubleshooting skills to minimize downtime and optimize production.
- Ability to work proactively with older equipment, identifying root causes and recommending long-term solutions.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $90,000 – $95,000 per year. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.
Benefits
- Health & Wellness:
- Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP options)
- Dental & vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life insurance & AD&D
- Short- and long-term disability
- Mental health benefits and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Financial & Retirement:
- 401(k) retirement plan (with employer match, varies by plan/era)
- Performance bonuses (role-dependent)
- Tuition reimbursement / education assistance
- Equity or incentive plans (eligible roles)