Electrical Engineer II

Harvey Nash; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to design and document electrical systems for industrial equipment in Fremont, CA. You will develop schematics, SIDs, BOMs, and release documentation while supporting prototyping, testing, and production readiness.

The role requires 2–5 years of experience, a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, and hands-on experience with ECAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in electrical system design or sustaining engineering.
• Experience with ECAD tools like AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Experience creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel documentation.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical systems and automation equipment.
• Hands-on prototyping, integration, testing, or manufacturing support.
• Knowledge of PLCs, motion control, networking, power distribution, and safety.
• Experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD for electrical layouts.
• Familiarity with PLM/PDM systems (Propel, Arena, Agile, SolidWorks PDM).
• Understanding of engineering docs, drawings, and change management.
• Familiarity with IEC/UL/CE standards is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication; able to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and document electrical systems and components, including cables and panels.
• Develop electrical schematics, SIDs, and related docs.
• Support system validation by developing tests and documenting results.
• Assist with system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain for prototypes and issues.
• Support improvements for reliability, manufacturability, quality, cost.
• Participate in NPI activities from prototype to production readiness.
• Create and maintain BOMs, drawings, procedures, and release docs.
• Support component lifecycle management and obsolescence reviews.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, field service, quality, and other teams.
• Participate in MRB and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Create and support ECOs; implement design changes through change control.
• Contribute to projects under guidance of senior engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

SolidWorks PDM

Propel PLM

Arena PLM

Agile PLM

Job description

Location: Fremont, CA (in-office 4-5 days a week)

Duration: Full-Time/ Perm

(“US citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time.”)

A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position is $100K/year to $140K/year with benefits

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Design and document electrical systems and components, including cables, wire harnesses, industrial control panels, and cable routing solutions.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, System Interconnect Diagrams (SIDs), and related engineering documentation.
• Support electrical system validation activities by developing test plans, executing tests, and documenting results.
• Assist with system-level integration, testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of electrical and electromechanical systems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to support prototype builds, production issues, and outsourced electrical assemblies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product reliability, manufacturability, quality, and cost reduction.
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including prototype development, design verification, and production readiness efforts.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, procedures, and other product release documentation.
• Support component lifecycle management activities, including obsolescence reviews and alternative part qualification.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, field service, quality, and other engineering teams.
• Participate in MRB activities and dispositioning of nonconforming material.
• Create and support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and assist in implementing design changes through the change control process.
• Contribute to engineering projects under the guidance of senior engineers and engineering management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in electrical system design, development, manufacturing, or sustaining engineering.
• Experience using ECAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar software.
• Experience developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel documentation.
• Familiarity with electrical systems used in industrial equipment, automation systems, semiconductor equipment, additive manufacturing systems, or similar capital equipment.
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, system integration, testing, troubleshooting, or manufacturing support.
• Working knowledge of electrical control systems, PLCs, motion control systems, industrial networking, AC/DC power distribution, and machine safety concepts.
• Experience with Mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD for electrical panel layouts and cable routing coordination.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Product Data Management (PDM) systems such as Propel, Arena, Agile, or SolidWorks PDM.
• Understanding of engineering documentation practices, drawing standards, and change management processes.
• Familiarity with IEC, UL, CE, or other industrial equipment standards is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to work hands‑on with system assembly, integration, and testing activities.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and a desire to grow technically in a fast‑paced engineering environment.