Electrical Design Engineer

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Electrical Design Engineer


Clearwater, FL


Department: Engineering Reports To: Engineering Manager


FLSA Status: Exempt / Salaried Employment Type: Temporary to Full-Time


$87k - 104k - BOE

Position Summary


The Electrical Design Engineer is a core technical role within COMPANY' Engineering department, responsible for the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of solid-state AC motor controls, Soft Starters, and motor protection products. This position leads the end-to-end electrical design process - from concept and schematic development through panel layout, BOM creation, prototype validation, and production release - ensuring all designs meet applicable standards, customer specifications, and COMPANY' world-class quality benchmarks. The ideal candidate brings direct experience in motor control or power electronics design and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing engineering environment.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Schematic Development

• Lead the design and development of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts for solid-state motor controls, soft starters, reduced voltage starters, and motor protection products.
• Design and specify electrical control panels including component selection, layout, and integration of power electronics such as SCRs, IGBTs, contactors, current/voltage sensors, and protection relays.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing instructions, and complete design documentation packages throughout the product lifecycle.
• Define design approaches for new products and product platforms, generating detailed design specifications and validation plans.
• Perform circuit analysis, load calculations, and thermal assessments to ensure design performance, reliability, and safety.
• Create and maintain designs using AutoCAD Electrical and/or Solid Works adhering to best practices for version control and documentation standards.

Standards Compliance & Quality

• Ensure all designs comply with applicable standards including UL508A, UL508C, NFPA 79, NEC, IEC 60947, and CE marking requirements as applicable.
• Support UL and third-party certification processes including preparation of technical files, test reports, and design documentation for product submissions.
• Conduct design reviews and approve schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout packages for both new and modified products.
• Apply quality tools including root cause analysis, FMEA, and 5S methodology to drive continuous improvement in design processes and product reliability.
• Identify and resolve design-related field issues through root cause investigation and corrective action implementation.

Product Development & Prototype Validation

• Build, evaluate, and validate prototypes and pre-production designs; develop and execute test procedures covering functional, environmental, and safety performance.
• Collaborate with the R&D and product management teams to define requirements and translate customer and application needs into engineered design solutions.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) processes from design freeze through first production release, coordinating with manufacturing and quality teams.
• Estimate time, cost, labor, and material requirements for design projects; communicate deviations from schedule or budget proactively.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Customer Support

• Interface with sales, application engineering, production, and customer service teams to resolve technical inquiries and support custom or application-specific designs.
• Provide technical support during system build, testing, and commissioning phases, occasional travel to customers or partner sites.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure designs are optimized for cost-effectiveness, manufacturability, and material availability.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and design staff as needed.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date engineering records, drawing packages, and revision histories in the company's PDM/PLM system.
• Support engineering change order (ECN/ECO) processes including impact assessment, documentation updates, and production coordination.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives targeting design quality, efficiency, and cost reduction across the product portfolio.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology; equivalent combination of education and direct experience considered.
• 2-5 years of experience in electrical design engineering, with direct experience in motor control, soft starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs), or industrial power electronics.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical; experience with SolidWorks a plus.
• Working knowledge of UL508A, NFPA 79, NEC, and IEC standards applicable to industrial motor control and panel design.
• Demonstrated ability to read, create, and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams using both NFPA and IEC standards.
• Experience with BOM creation and management; familiarity with PDM, PLM, or ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to design accuracy and quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface professionally with internal teams, customers, and third-party agencies.

Preferred

• Direct experience designing solid-state reduced voltage starters, soft starters, or AC motor control systems for industrial applications.
• Familiarity with SCR-based power stacks, gate drive circuits, thyristor protection, and heat sink/thermal management design.
• Experience with UL or CE product certification processes including technical file preparation and agency submissions.
• Basic programming experience with PLCs or embedded microcontrollers for control logic integration.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet).
• Experience supporting field service, commissioning, or application engineering for motor control products.
• Knowledge of industries served by motor controls including HVAC, water/wastewater, oil and gas, mining, or industrial automation.

Tools & Software


AutoCAD Electrical (required) Microsoft Office Suite • PDM/PLM systems • ERP systems • Oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and standard electrical test equipment.

Compensation & Benefits


Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Starting pay range will be between $42.00-$50.00 DOE. Upon permanent hire and completion of probation period, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-provided life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Other benefit programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement within our engineering organization

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This is not a remote position. This is an office position and is located at COMPANY' Clearwater, FL manufacturing facility, with regular access to the production floor.
• Exposure to typical manufacturing and electronics assembly conditions including machinery, electrical test equipment, and moderate noise during floor and lab activities.
• Occasional travel to customer sites, partner facilities, or test labs.

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Clearwater, FL
1380
1500 North McMullen Booth Road
Suite A3
Clearwater, FL 33759