Senior Electrical Engineer - Industrial Equipment

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Industrial Equipment

An established manufacturer of advanced industrial equipment is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical hardware systems for sophisticated industrial machinery.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys taking ownership of electrical designs, solving complex real-world problems, and working hands-on with equipment from initial design through manufacturing, testing, and final implementation.

Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the end-to-end electrical hardware design of industrial equipment, including AC and DC power distribution, control panels, wiring, enclosures, grounding, and component selection.
• Design electrical systems utilizing a range of AC and DC power requirements for industrial machinery.
• Use EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Solidworks to develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, cable routing, terminal layouts, and related documentation.
• Design equipment in accordance with applicable NEC, UL, CE, NFPA, and machine safety requirements .
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including BOMs, terminal layouts, grounding plans, schematics, and vendor specifications .
• Specify and validate industrial electrical components including transformers, heaters, SCRs, motors, relays, breakers, power cables, and electrical protection devices .
• Partner with mechanical, manufacturing, and automation engineers to ensure electrical systems are reliable, serviceable, and properly integrated into the equipment.
• Provide hands-on support during equipment builds, checkout, and testing, including troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues on the manufacturing floor.
• Support continuous improvement of electrical design standards, documentation, and engineering processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5–15 years of experience in industrial electrical hardware, machinery, or equipment design.
• Strong understanding of power circuits, industrial control panels, electrical distribution, panel layout, grounding, and electrical protection .
• Strong working knowledge of EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical or Solidworks for electrical schematic and layout development.
• Working knowledge of applicable NEC/NFPA, UL, CE, and industrial equipment safety requirements .
• Experience specifying and integrating industrial components such as transformers, motors, relays, breakers, heaters, SCRs, and electrical protection devices .
• Experience with high-temperature systems, industrial process equipment, vacuum equipment, or similar complex machinery is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, systems-level engineering approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing complete, compliant, production-ready designs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams.

What We Offer

This opportunity provides an experienced engineer with the ability to take significant ownership of complex industrial equipment and work closely with a talented engineering and manufacturing team.

The company offers:

• Challenging, technically sophisticated engineering projects.
• Significant ownership of electrical hardware design.
• The opportunity to see designs progress from engineering through manufacturing and finished equipment.
• A collaborative, hands-on engineering environment.
• Opportunities for continued technical and professional growth.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits , including health benefits and a 401(k).
• Potential relocation assistance for qualified candidates.