Product Design Engineer

Product Design Engineer Location: Fairview, Pennsylvania. At Spectrum Control we operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, and benefits begin on day 1 of employment. We are seeking an experienced Product Design Engineer to join our engineering team. Essential Job Functions New Product Development – Design and develop innovative electromechanical products from concept through production release; lead engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle, including concept generation, detailed design, validation, and manufacturing transfer; develop electrical schematics, circuit models, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and technical documentation. Product Design & Optimization – Improve existing product designs to enhance electrical performance, manufacturability, quality, reliability, and cost; evaluate design tradeoffs while balancing customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and business objectives; support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and product lifecycle management activities. Analysis, Simulation & Validation – Perform electrical analysis, circuit simulation, and design verification using PSpice, ETAP, or equivalent modeling software; design products focused on AC/DC power management, EMI/EMC filtering, transient suppression, and power distribution; develop validation plans and support qualification, environmental, and performance testing. Technical Problem Solving – Investigate product performance issues through structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis; recommend and implement corrective actions to improve product performance and long‑term reliability; support failure analysis and customer issue resolution as required. Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Partner closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Program Management throughout product development; collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure designs are optimized for production; provide technical support during product launches and ongoing production. Compliance & Quality – Ensure designs comply with customer specifications, internal engineering standards, and applicable industry requirements; support documentation required for product qualification, regulatory compliance, and configuration management; promote continuous improvement initiatives that improve engineering efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with an electronics emphasis. Minimum five (5) years of product design engineering experience. Experience developing new electromechanical products and improving existing product designs. Strong understanding of AC and DC power electronics, power management, EMI/EMC filtering, transient voltage protection. Experience using PSpice, ETAP, or equivalent circuit simulation software. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross‑functional engineering environment. U.S. citizenship mandatory because the role supports U.S. export‑control‑regulated products. Preferred Qualifications Experience designing products for defense, aerospace, or other high‑reliability industries. Experience with ruggedized electromechanical packaging. Knowledge of thermal management techniques for power electronics. Experience supporting design verification, environmental qualification, and compliance testing. Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Reliability (DFR) principles. Experience with configuration management and engineering change processes. Work Environment This position is based on‑site at our Fairview, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility. It requires regular collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to support product development and production activities. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions must not disclose that information to individuals who do not otherwise have access unless mandatory by law or mandatory procedural obligation. #J-18808-Ljbffr