Electrical Design Engineer

gpac; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

gpac is seeking an innovative Electrical Design Engineer to bridge concept and production. You will design electrical systems, develop PCB schematics, and optimize for manufacturability while ensuring testing and documentation are thorough.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale prototypes to full-scale manufacturing, support product lines, and drive quality improvements in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical design in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Proficiency with CAD tools listed (AutoCAD Electrical, Altium Designer, OrCAD, SolidWorks Electrical).
• Understanding of DFM, PCB fabrication, and testing methodologies.
• Ability to perform failure analysis and utilize simulation tools.
• Strong 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 assembly yields.
• Build, test, and troubleshoot electrical prototypes, develop test fixtures, and analyze performance data.
• Create and maintain BOMs, assembly drawings, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing engineers to integrate electrical components into broader product designs.
• Support legacy and new product lines by evaluating obsolescence, root-cause failure analysis, and continuous quality improvements.
• Ensure all electrical designs adhere to industry safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

DFM principles

PCB fabrication

Failure analysis

FMEA

Simulation tools

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.