Electrical Design Engineer, Motor Controls

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

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.