Electrical Design Lead - Innovation & Compliance

Katalyst CRO; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Lead to guide the team in developing electrical schematics, GA drawings, and BOMs for client products, ensuring compliance with UL standards and regional regulations.

The role emphasizes CAD block maintenance, cross-functional collaboration, design reviews, and continuous improvement across engineering, Quality, Production and Supply Chain, with strict document control and risk management.

Qualifications

• 4-year Engineering degree required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Electrical Design / Electrical Engineering.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Electrical Design team, providing technical guidance and support.
• Oversee the design and development of electrical schematics, General Arrangements (GA), and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for client products including LVSG, DataBar, RPPs, and PDUs.
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with applicable UL industry standards and regional regulations.
• Maintain Electrical Design CAD blocks and libraries to ensure design compliance and consistency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure seamless project execution.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical expertise to project teams.
• Review schematics, GA drawings, and BOMs against quotes to ensure engineering accuracy.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering Systems teams to improve engineering best practices.
• Provide technical support to Technical, Mechanical, Production, and Supply Chain teams.
• Maintain accurate and complete design records in accordance with document control procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Engineering organization.
• Promote proactive risk identification, mitigation, and resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and manage project opportunities and issues.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures and company policies.
• Ensure work is performed according to the client's Quality Management System.
• Resolve technical queries both internally and externally.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Team leadership

Schematic design

GA drawings

BOMs management

UL standards knowledge

CAD block maintenance

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

BEng/MEng/CEng preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Autodesk Vault

ERP tools

Job description

Katalyst CRO in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Lead to guide the team in developing electrical schematics, GA drawings, and BOMs for client products, ensuring compliance with UL standards and regional regulations.

The role emphasizes CAD block maintenance, cross-functional collaboration, design reviews, and continuous improvement across engineering, Quality, Production and Supply Chain, with strict document control and risk management.