Electrical Design Engineer

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-provided life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for advancement within a

Job summary

COMPANY in Clearwater, FL is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead end-to-end electrical design for solid-state motor controls, soft starters, and motor protection products. You will take concepts through schematic development, panel layout, BOMs, validation, and production release.

The ideal candidate has motor control or power electronics experience and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with cross-functional collaboration in R&D, product management, and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology; equivalent combination of education and direct experience considered.
• 2–5 years of experience in electrical design engineering, with direct experience in motor control, soft starters, VFDs, or industrial power electronics.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical; experience with SolidWorks a plus.
• Working knowledge of UL508A, NFPA 79, NEC, and IEC standards applicable to industrial motor control and panel design.
• Demonstrated ability to read, create, and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams using both NFPA and IEC standards.
• Experience with BOM creation and management; familiarity with PDM, PLM, or ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solve ability, and commitment to design accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts for solid-state motor controls, soft starters, reduced voltage starters, and motor protection products.
• Design and specify electrical control panels including component selection, layout, and integration of power electronics such as SCRs, IGBTs, contactors, current/voltage sensors, and protection relays.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing instructions, and complete design documentation packages throughout the product lifecycle.
• Define design approaches for new products and product platforms, generating detailed design specifications and validation plans.
• Perform circuit analysis, load calculations, and thermal assessments to ensure design performance, reliability, and safety.
• Create and maintain designs using AutoCAD Electrical and/or Solid Works adhering to best practices for version control and documentation standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Motor control

Soft starters

VFDs

Power electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Clearwater, FL

Department: Engineering Reports To: Engineering Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt / Salaried Employment Type: Temporary to Full-Time

$87k - 104k - BOE

Position Summary

The Electrical Design Engineer is a core technical role within COMPANY' Engineering department, responsible for the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of solid-state AC motor controls, Soft Starters, and motor protection products. This position leads the end-to-end electrical design process - from concept and schematic development through panel layout, BOM creation, prototype validation, and production release - ensuring all designs meet applicable standards, customer specifications, and COMPANY' world-class quality benchmarks. The ideal candidate brings direct experience in motor control or power electronics design and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing engineering environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Schematic Development

• Lead the design and development of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts for solid-state motor controls, soft starters, reduced voltage starters, and motor protection products.
• Design and specify electrical control panels including component selection, layout, and integration of power electronics such as SCRs, IGBTs, contactors, current/voltage sensors, and protection relays.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing instructions, and complete design documentation packages throughout the product lifecycle.
• Define design approaches for new products and product platforms, generating detailed design specifications and validation plans.
• Perform circuit analysis, load calculations, and thermal assessments to ensure design performance, reliability, and safety.
• Create and maintain designs using AutoCAD Electrical and/or Solid Works adhering to best practices for version control and documentation standards.

Standards Compliance & Quality

• Ensure all designs comply with applicable standards including UL508A, UL508C, NFPA 79, NEC, IEC 60947, and CE marking requirements as applicable.
• Support UL and third-party certification processes including preparation of technical files, test reports, and design documentation for product submissions.
• Conduct design reviews and approve schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout packages for both new and modified products.
• Apply quality tools including root cause analysis, FMEA, and 5S methodology to drive continuous improvement in design processes and product reliability.
• Identify and resolve design-related field issues through root cause investigation and corrective action implementation.

Product Development & Prototype Validation

• Build, evaluate, and validate prototypes and pre-production designs; develop and execute test procedures covering functional, environmental, and safety performance.
• Collaborate with the R&D and product management teams to define requirements and translate customer and application needs into engineered design solutions.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) processes from design freeze through first production release, coordinating with manufacturing and quality teams.
• Estimate time, cost, labor, and material requirements for design projects; communicate deviations from schedule or budget proactively.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Customer Support

• Interface with sales, application engineering, production, and customer service teams to resolve technical inquiries and support custom or application-specific designs.
• Provide technical support during system build, testing, and commissioning phases, occasional travel to customers or partner sites.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure designs are optimized for cost-effectiveness, manufacturability, and material availability.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and design staff as needed.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date engineering records, drawing packages, and revision histories in the company's PDM/PLM system.
• Support engineering change order (ECN/ECO) processes including impact assessment, documentation updates, and production coordination.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives targeting design quality, efficiency, and cost reduction across the product portfolio.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology; equivalent combination of education and direct experience considered.
• 2–5 years of experience in electrical design engineering, with direct experience in motor control, soft starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs), or industrial power electronics.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical; experience with SolidWorks a plus.
• Working knowledge of UL508A, NFPA 79, NEC, and IEC standards applicable to industrial motor control and panel design.
• Demonstrated ability to read, create, and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams using both NFPA and IEC standards.
• Experience with BOM creation and management; familiarity with PDM, PLM, or ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solve ability, and commitment to design accuracy and quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface professionally with internal teams, customers, and third-party agencies.

Preferred

• Direct experience designing solid-state reduced voltage starters, soft starters, or AC motor control systems for industrial applications.
• Familiarity with SCR-based power stacks, gate drive circuits, thyristor protection, and heat sink/thermal management design.
• Experience with UL or CE product certification processes including technical file preparation and agency submissions.
• Basic programming experience with PLCs or embedded microcontrollers for control logic integration.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet).
• Experience supporting field service, commissioning, or application engineering for motor control products.
• Knowledge of industries served by motor controls including HVAC, water/wastewater, oil and gas, mining, or industrial automation.

Tools & Software

AutoCAD Electrical (required) Microsoft Office Suite PDM/PLM systems ERP systems Oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and standard electrical test equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Starting pay range will be between $42.00-$50.00 DOE. Upon permanent hire and completion of probation period, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-provided life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Other benefit programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement within our engineering organization

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This is not a remote position. This is an office position and is located at COMPANY' Clearwater, FL manufacturing facility, with regular access to the production floor.
• Exposure to typical manufacturing and electronics assembly conditions including machinery, electrical test equipment, and moderate noise during floor and lab activities.
• Occasional travel to customer sites, partner facilities, or test labs.