Electrical Engineer

CaptiveAire Systems; East Petersburg (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CaptiveAire Systems in East Petersburg, PA, is seeking a Product Design Engineer focused on electrical systems. This role involves designing and testing electrical systems, troubleshooting circuits, and collaborating with teams to enhance product offerings.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and ideally some experience in manufacturing. The position offers a salary range of $65,000 to $95,000, plus bonuses, and benefits including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of engineering design and electrical knowledge.
• Understanding of electrical circuits and PCB design.
• Familiar with safety testing and agency approval.

Responsibilities

• Design, test and implement all electrical systems and products.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits and hardware utilizing tools such as multimeters.
• Work with supply chain team for component acquisition.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD software

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Position Summary

This role will be functioning as a product design engineer who will focus on electrical systems based at our R&D facility in PA.

Why Work for CaptiveAire

• Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC Systems.
• Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.
• Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price.
• Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company developed technical videos.

A Day In The Life

An Electrical Engineer role with our R&D team encompasses a wide variety of tasks where one day does not look exactly like the next.

Typical Tasks

• Product design focused on improvements for product line through the various CAD software and hands on work in our lab.
• Receiving and analyzing feedback from plants and service for product issues or recommended improvements.
• Component acquisition work with supply chain team.
• Working with the R&D team to solve issues seen by our sales team, the Application Engineering team and our service team on product issues.
• Solving software and background issues alongside internal IT team.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Design, test and implement all electrical systems and products.
• Full understanding of electrical schematics and electrical system design.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits and hardware utilizing tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Handle equipment installation, removal, upgrades, modifications, and electrical assembly.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 0-5 years of engineering design and electrical knowledge.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Understanding of electrical circuits and PCB design.
• Self-motivation to keep up with current electrical advances using new technologies.
• Full working knowledge of AutoCad and electrical schematics.
• Familiar with safety testing and agency approval.
• Understanding of electrical tools and equipment: crimpers, multimeters, connectors, relays, contractors, wire gauges/types, soldering, etc.
• Must be willing to travel to manufacturing facilities and job sites as required.
• Basic HVAC understanding PREFERRED.
• This is not a remote role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance.
• 401k with employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Relocation assistance.

Salary

65k-95k base, negotiable dependent on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.

EEO Statement

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.