Electrical Engineer

BLADE; Geneva Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid Life insurance

401(k) program with company match

Job summary

BLADE seeks an Electrical Engineer to drive innovation in design, development, and optimization of advanced components and systems. You will lead electro-mechanical initiatives, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and deliver clear technical reports to ensure successful launches and long-term performance of products.

The role emphasizes designing control systems, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and enclosure layouts, with hands-on project management and CAD/PLM proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s or FE exam strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience designing control systems including schematics, wiring diagrams, and enclosure layouts.
• PCB design experience is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with engineering project management tools.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical design.
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced control systems and electrical schematics.
• Create wiring diagrams for manufacturing and assembly.
• Develop wire harnesses and BOMs for system builds.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers for 3D enclosure layouts.
• Lead designers and technicians to ensure on-time project execution.
• Manage revision control with PDM software (SolidWorks EPDM preferred).
• Work with RS232/RS422/RS485/CAN/Ethernet buses (experience preferred).
• Support ERP/MRP processes and SAP systems.

Skills

Control systems design

Schematic design

Electrical enclosure layouts

Project management

Electrical drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s or FE exam preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks EPDM

SAP ERP

Job description

Become part of the BLADE team and join a company that has been a leader in advanced engineering, design, and manufacturing since 1937 - delivering cutting-edge military expeditionary solutions and rugged industrial and commercial products

What We Need:

The Electrical Engineer drives innovation by designing, developing, and optimizing advanced components, systems, and technical processes. In this role, the engineer collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team to create plans, develop design strategies, refine computational methods, and deliver clear technical reports. They lead and support electro-mechanical design initiatives that enable the successful launch and long-term performance of new products and systems, as well as strategic enhancements to existing technologies.

• Develop advanced control systems
• Create accurate and comprehensive electrical schematics
• Produce detailed wiring diagrams for manufacturing and assembly
• Develop wire harnesses and complete wire lists to support system builds
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and designers to create 3D electrical enclosure layouts (SolidWorks experience a plus)
• Lead and guide designers and technicians to ensure high-quality, on-time project execution
• Manage revision control using Product Data Management (PDM) software (experience with SolidWorks EPDM a plus)
• Build and update Bills of Material (BOMs) within ERP systems (SAP experience preferred)
• Apply strong knowledge of analog and digital circuits and componentsli>
• Select electrical components and design panel wiring with best practices in mind
• Work with communication buses such as RS232, RS422, RS485, CAN bus, LVSB, and Ethernet (experience preferred)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree or passing the FE exam strongly preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience
• Proven experience designing control systems, including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, wire lists, and enclosure layouts; PCB design experience is a plus
• Hands-on experience with engineering project management tools
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical system design
• Professional experience with PLM/PDM systems; SolidWorks EPDM preferred
• Strong ERP/MRP system knowledge; SAP experience preferred
• Advanced computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business applications, including Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work

What We Offer:

• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• 401(k) program with a competitive company match

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.

This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(b)(a)(3).