Electrical Design Engineer – Marietta, OH

Socket.dev; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Marietta, OH to support development, integration, testing, and ongoing improvement of power distribution and protection equipment. The role emphasizes product‑level electrical design, component selection, thermal considerations, and hands‑on troubleshooting.

The candidate will create schematics, BOMs, and engineering documentation while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD drafting software is required.
• Experience designing power distribution systems or equipment such as PDU, STS, RPP, and switchboards.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for power distribution and protection equipment.
• Select components and interconnection hardware based on system requirements.
• Support thermal design and mechanical packaging concepts for electrical products.
• Apply knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, magnetics, and thermal systems.
• Develop engineering specifications and technical requirements for power protection systems.
• Design switchboard power and control circuits.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and BOMs.
• Support qualification and integration of third‑party devices.
• Participate in hardware design reviews to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Prepare customer and manufacturing documentation, test procedures, and reports.
• Provide sustaining engineering support for new and existing products.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems through hands‑on testing and analysis.
• Assist product safety certification activities with NRTL (UL, CSA, IEC).
• Collaborate with engineering and cross‑functional teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Electrical design

Circuit design

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

BSEE

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer - Marietta, OH

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Location: Marietta, OH

Starting Salary: [Insert starting salary] - higher depending on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and ongoing improvement of power distribution and protection equipment.

This position focuses on product-level electrical design, including component selection, circuit development, thermal considerations, system integration, technical documentation, and hands-on troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for power distribution and protection equipment.
• Select electrical components and interconnection hardware based on system requirements.
• Support thermal design and mechanical packaging concepts for electrical products.
• Apply knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, magnetics, and thermal systems.
• Develop engineering specifications and technical requirements for power protection systems.
• Design switchboard power and control circuits.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and other engineering documentation.
• Support the qualification and integration of third-party devices into power distribution equipment.
• Participate in hardware design reviews to evaluate product performance and reliability.
• Prepare and contribute to customer and manufacturing documentation, test procedures, and technical reports.
• Provide sustaining engineering support for both newly launched and existing power protection products.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and subsystems through hands-on testing and analysis.
• Support product safety certification activities with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL), including applicable UL, CSA, and IEC standards.
• Work with engineering and cross-functional teams to resolve technical and product-related issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD drafting software
• Experience designing power distribution systems or equipment such as:
  • PDU (Power Distribution Unit)
  • STS (Static Transfer Switch)
  • RPP (Remote Power Panel)
  • Switchboards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using electrical engineering laboratory equipment, such as:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Network analyzers
  • Signal generators
  • Knowledge of three-phase electrical systems and power systems
  • Strong laboratory and hands-on testing skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Excellent written, verbal, and technical documentation skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on with power distribution and protection systems, contributing to electrical product design from development and qualification through manufacturing, certification, and sustaining engineering.