Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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