Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Engineer II for Electromechanics / Electrical Design

The Senior Engineer II for Electromechanics / Electrical Design is responsible for the design, development, validation, and optimization of low-voltage power distribution products and electromechanical systems. This role works across multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate electrical, mechanical, and electronic technologies into innovative products that meet customer, regulatory, quality, cost, and performance requirements. The engineer applies technical expertise in low-voltage electrical design, electrical power distribution systems, electrical equipment and devices, and electromechanical applications to support the complete product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities include: concept development, detailed design, simulation planning, prototyping, testing, validation, manufacturability optimization, and sustaining engineering activities. The role requires experience developing electrical products such as power distribution equipment, electrical safety devices, current-carrying components, electromechanical assemblies, sheet metal components, and protection systems. The engineer evaluates product performance related to electrical insulation systems, thermal behavior, arc fault protection, earth leakage protection, reliability, safety, and compliance with applicable standards.

As a technical contributor within a multi-product development environment, the engineer demonstrates flexibility and adaptability while supporting diverse product portfolios. The position requires strong problem-solving capabilities, application of robust design methodologies, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and laboratory teams to deliver innovative and reliable solutions. The engineer independently drives technical decisions, mentors less experienced engineers, and contributes to the continuous improvement of engineering processes while ensuring compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and business objectives.

The role primarily supports the development of products within the Low Voltage Power Distribution and Electrical Distribution industry, where prior experience is strongly preferred.

Technical Expertise & Qualifications Required

Technical Knowledge:

• Electrical Power Distribution systems and applications.
• Electrical Equipment and Devices, including protection, switching, control, and current-carrying components.
• Electrical Design principles, schematics, specifications, and product architecture.
• Low Voltage Electrical Design, including protection coordination, safety, and compliance considerations.

Desired knowledge:

• Electrical Wiring methods and practices.
• Load Monitoring Systems, power monitoring, and energy measurement applications.
• Demonstrated understanding and practical application of: Electrical insulation functions, including dielectrics, insulating materials, insulating gases, creepage and clearance considerations.
• Thermal exchange and heat transfer principles affecting product performance and reliability.
• Arc fault detection principles and protection technologies.
• Earth leakage protection systems and electrical safety concepts.
• Robust Design methodologies, including Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).
• Design-to-Cost principles and value engineering.
• Engineering modeling, simulation planning, and validation methodologies.
• ISO 8015 drawing interpretation and dimensioning practices.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Root cause analysis and risk mitigation methodologies.
• Applicable UL and CSA codes and standards for low-voltage electrical products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in product development within the Low Voltage Power Distribution industry.
• Experience designing electrical protection, power distribution, circuit protection, or electrical safety products.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma problem-solving methodologies and statistical analysis tools.
• Experience applying Design for Reliability (DfR), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design-to-Cost principles in product development environments.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing, product certification, and compliance activities associated with UL, CSA, and international standards.

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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