Electrical Design Engineer

gpac; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match and flexible PTO

Job summary

GPAC, in partnership with an industry leader in equipment manufacturing, seeks an innovative Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team in Boston. You will design electrical systems, develop PCB schematics, and optimize for manufacturability and testing, bridging concept to production.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in electrical design; proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, Altium Designer, OrCAD, or SolidWorks Electrical; strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proficient with CAD tools: AutoCAD Electrical, Altium, OrCAD or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Strong knowledge of DFM, PCB fabrication, and electrical testing methods.
• Analytical skills including simulations, FMEA, and root-cause analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and multi-project management.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics, control systems, wiring harnesses, and PCB layouts.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, and yields.
• Prototype, test, and troubleshoot electrical systems and fixtures.
• Create and maintain BOMs, drawings, and technical docs.
• Collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing teams to integrate components.
• Evaluate obsolescence, perform root-cause analysis, and drive quality improvements.
• Ensure electrical designs meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

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.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.