Electrical Application Engineer

Potere Search (PS); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Potere Search, LLC is seeking an Electrical Application Engineer to support production systems, translating process needs into robust electrical and instrumentation solutions.

You will collaborate with the Control Systems Engineer and Manufacturing & Sustaining Lead to ensure seamless integration of electrical hardware, control logic, and mechanical systems, while maintaining safety and compliance through thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience developing electrical schematics for 24VDC and 480VAC systems.
• Familiarity with UL standards and electrical compliance.
• Ability to own the electrical hardware layer including panels and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical schematics for 24VDC and 480VAC systems.
• Own electrical hardware layer including power distribution and panel design.
• Identify, select, and implement sensors, actuators, and instrumentation.
• Support commissioning and electrical troubleshooting in the field.
• Maintain electrical documentation, schematics, and manuals.
• Follow up with suppliers of electrical equipment.
• Perform FAT activities with engineering and field teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Instrumentation

Control systems coordination

Job description

A “Day in the Life” of the Electrical Application Engineer

Act as an Electrical Application Engineer for our production systems and related equipment, responsible for electrical design, instrumentation, and system application. Work closely with the Control Systems Engineer and Manufacturing & Sustaining Lead to ensure seamless integration between electrical hardware, control logic, and mechanical systems. Translate process and operational needs into robust electrical and instrumentation solutions.

General Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Application

• Develop and maintain electrical schematics (24VDC control and 480VAC power systems).
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., UL).
• Own the electrical hardware layer, including power distribution and panel design.
• Adapt and develop solutions for evolving production units and site-specific requirements.
• Instrumentation & Integration
• Identify, select, and implement suitable sensors, actuators, and field instrumentation.
• Ensure correct physical implementation and signal integrity toward control systems.
• Support definition of I/O structure in collaboration with the Control Systems Engineer.
• Perform FAT activities (incl. I/O checks) together with the Control Systems Engineer and Field Test Engineer.
• Support commissioning and electrical troubleshooting in the field.
• Compliance & Documentation
• Maintain electrical documentation, schematics, and manuals.
• Ensure safe design and operation of electrical systems.
• Vendors & Supply Chain
• Follow up with suppliers of electrical equipment (panels, VFDs, instrumentation).

Secondary Responsibilities

• Support development and testing of new concepts and improvements.
• Contribute to standardization of electrical designs and practices.

Characteristics of the Role

Growth: We’re building for today and tomorrow.

Creative: Drive the results you want.

Commitment to Success: A deep belief that the world needs this product and a willingness to do anything needed to deliver it to the world.

Potere Search, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.