Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of electrical systems and components used in power distribution and industrial equipment applications. This role will lead electrical design activities, component selection and sizing, procurement support, compliance reviews, electrical testing, and documentation development. The engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Certification teams to ensure products meet performance, safety, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Development

• Design and develop electrical systems, power distribution equipment, control systems, and related components.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, and control drawings.
• Design and develop wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and interconnect systems.
• Perform electrical load calculations, conductor sizing, component sizing, and system analysis.
• Develop and evaluate prototypes and support new product development activities.
• Support product improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and engineering change activities.

Component Selection & Procurement

• Select and specify electrical components including:
  • Circuit breakers
  • Fuses
  • Contactors
  • Relays
  • Terminal blocks
  • Power supplies
  • Sensors
  • HMI devices
  • Wiring and cable assemblies
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and procurement specifications.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and vendors to identify qualified components and alternative sources.
• Review component obsolescence and recommend replacement solutions.

Testing & Validation

• Develop electrical test plans, procedures, protocols, and acceptance criteria.
• Create product requirement documents and verification plans.
• Conduct design validation, functional testing, and performance evaluations.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of electrical failures.
• Analyze test data and prepare reports with recommendations for corrective actions.
• Support qualification, reliability, and endurance testing activities.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure products comply with applicable standards and regulations, including:
  • UL Standards
  • NEC (National Electrical Code)
  • IEC Standards
  • NFPA Requirements
  • NEMA Standards
• Support certification efforts with third-party agencies such as UL, ETL, and CSA.
• Review components and assemblies for regulatory compliance and safety requirements.
• Maintain compliance documentation and technical files.

Manufacturing & Documentation Support

• Develop and maintain assembly work instructions and manufacturing procedures.
• Provide engineering support to production and test technicians.
• Support manufacturing process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review and update design documentation, specifications, and engineering records.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and failure analysis activities.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Experience

• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, power distribution, automation, or related industries.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and power distribution equipment.
• Experience with product testing, validation, and technical documentation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of electrical power systems and power distribution.
• Knowledge of electrical protection principles and component sizing.
• Experience with control system design and industrial automation.
• Electrical schematic design experience.
• Wiring harness and cable assembly design experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and identify root causes.
• Understanding of UL, NEC, IEC, NFPA, and NEMA standards.
• Experience developing test procedures, validation plans, and engineering specifications.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create technical drawings and documentation.
• Knowledge of component compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with busway, switchgear, panelboards, power distribution equipment, or industrial control panels.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar design software.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communication networks.
• Familiarity with ERP and PLM systems.
• Experience supporting UL or ETL product certification projects.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience working in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Competencies

• Electrical Design
• Power Distribution Systems
• Controls Engineering
• Electrical Testing & Validation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
• Technical Documentation
• Component Engineering
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to inspect equipment and perform hands-on testing activities.
• Occasional travel to suppliers, customers, testing laboratories, and manufacturing facilities as required.