Electrical Design Engineer

gpac; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

gpac partners with an industry leader in equipment manufacturing to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer. You will design electrical systems, develop PCB schematics, and optimize for manufacturability and testing from prototype to production.

The candidate has a bachelor's in electrical engineering and 5+ years in electrical design, with CAD tools like AutoCAD Electrical or Altium, strong DFM knowledge, and solid problem-solving and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical design, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with CAD software: AutoCAD Electrical, Altium Designer, OrCAD, or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Strong understanding of DFM, PCB fabrication, and testing methodologies.
• Analytical skills including use of simulation tools, FMEA, and failure analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and multi-project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics, control systems, wiring harnesses, and PCB layouts.
• Optimize electrical designs for production efficiency, cost reduction, and high yield (DFM).
• Build, test, and troubleshoot electrical prototypes; develop test fixtures; analyze performance data.
• Create and maintain BOMs, assembly drawings, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing engineers to integrate electrical components.
• Evaluate component obsolescence and perform root-cause failure analyses for quality improvements.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with industry safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Electrical design

PCB layout

DFM

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Altium Designer

OrCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

We recently partnered with an industry leader in the equipment manufacturing industry that is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between concept and production. You will be responsible for designing electrical systems, developing PCB/schematics, and ensuring designs are fully optimized for manufacturability (DFM) and testing. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to bring cutting-edge products from prototype to full-scale manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Product Development: Design and develop electrical schematics, control systems, wiring harnesses, and printed circuit board (PCB) layouts.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM):Optimize electrical designs for production efficiency, cost reduction, and high assembly yields.
• Prototyping & Testing: Build, test, and troubleshoot electrical prototypes, develop test fixtures, and analyze performance data.
• Documentation: Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly drawings, and technical documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing engineers to integrate electrical components into broader product designs.
• Production Support: Support legacy and new product lines by evaluating component obsolescence, root-cause failure analysis, and continuous quality improvements.
• Compliance: Ensure all electrical designs adhere to industry safety standards and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in electrical design, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Software Skills: Proficiency with industry-standard CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, Altium Designer, OrCAD, or SolidWorks Electrical).
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Strong understanding of DFM principles, PCB fabrication, and electronic testing methodologies.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to utilize simulation tools, perform statistical methods (e.g., FMEA), and conduct thorough failure analysis.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match, flexible paid time off, professional development opportunities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.