Electrical Design Engineer: From Prototype to Production

gpac; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible PTO

Professional development

Job summary

gpac partners with an industry leader in equipment manufacturing to hire an Electrical Design Engineer who bridges concept and production.

You will design electrical systems, PCB schematics, wiring harnesses, and layouts, optimize for manufacturability, test prototypes, and develop fixtures.

With 5+ years of electrical design experience and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams in New Haven, CT to deliver scalable products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proficiency with CAD tools: AutoCAD Electrical, Altium Designer, OrCAD, or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Strong understanding of DFM, PCB fabrication, and testing methodologies.
• Ability to use simulations, perform FMEA, and conduct failure analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics, control systems, wiring harnesses, and PCB layouts.
• Optimize designs for production efficiency, cost, and yields.
• Build, test, troubleshoot prototypes, develop test fixtures, and analyze data.
• Create and maintain BOMs, assembly drawings, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing engineers to integrate components.
• Support legacy and new product lines by evaluating obsolescence and root-cause issues.
• Ensure designs comply with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Electrical design

PCB design

Schematic capture

DFM

Testing

Failure analysis

FMEA

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Altium Designer

OrCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

gpac partners with an industry leader in equipment manufacturing to hire an Electrical Design Engineer who bridges concept and production.

You will design electrical systems, PCB schematics, wiring harnesses, and layouts, optimize for manufacturability, test prototypes, and develop fixtures.

With 5+ years of electrical design experience and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams in New Haven, CT to deliver scalable products.