Electrical Engineer III - Product Development

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer III - Product Development to support the design and innovation of electrical systems in Plano, TX. In this role, you will lead electrical design efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in product development, particularly within HVAC applications. You will be instrumental in optimizing electrical systems for air-cooled chiller products, driving collaborative improvement across engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering within product development, preferably in HVAC or industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical components such as motors, VFDs, and circuit protection devices.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and development of power panels, control panels, and wire harnesses.
• Analyze product design requirements and recommend optimized electrical solutions.
• Support production, field service, and application engineering teams with technical expertise.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Control strategies

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical components knowledge

Software engineering collaboration

Job description

Electrical Engineer III - Product Development (ASC)

Brand : ASC - Air Distribution Technologies

Position Summary

ASC is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer III - Product Development to support the design, development, and performance optimization of electrical systems for air‑cooled chiller products. This role plays a critical part in advancing product innovation by leading electrical design efforts, supporting cross‑functional teams, and ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in electrical systems design, control strategies, and product development within HVAC or related industrial equipment environments.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the electrical design and development of power panels, control panels, and wire harnesses in compliance with UL, NEC, CSA, and CE standards
• Develop and communicate control strategies to software engineering teams using flowcharts, state diagrams, and system‑level logic frameworks
• Provide technical leadership and direction across engineering, lab, production, product management, service, and application teams
• Analyze product design requirements and recommend optimized electrical solutions aligned with performance, cost, and manufacturability goals
• Design and implement electrical systems, including component selection and system integration into chiller products
• Define test criteria, support laboratory validation efforts, and analyze performance data to improve system reliability and efficiency
• Identify electrical performance issues through testing and field feedback and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Prepare, review, and release detailed engineering documentation, including drawings, schematics, and specifications
• Lead and participate in design reviews, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and best practices
• Support production, field service, and application engineering teams with technical expertise and issue resolution
• Drive project timelines and ensure on‑time delivery of engineering milestones
• Continuously develop expertise in chiller systems, electrical systems, and HVAC applications
• Promote continuous improvement, collaboration, and engineering excellence across global teams
• Adhere to ADTI’s Code of Conduct, safety policies, and quality standards

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET‑accredited) required
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering within product development, preferably in HVAC or industrial equipment
• Strong experience designing electrical systems including power distribution, control circuitry, and system integration
• Proven ability to analyze electrical loads and develop efficient, reliable system architectures
• Proficiency in interpreting and developing control logic for embedded systems and PLC‑based environments
• Strong knowledge of electrical components such as motors, VFDs (inverter drives), soft starters, contactors, and circuit protection devices
• Experience working with regulatory standards including UL, NEC, CSA, and CE
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and collaborate cross‑functionally
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and debugging capabilities
• Effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts across technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC systems, specifically chillers or similar thermal/mechanical equipment
• Familiarity with global product development and manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting lab testing and validation processes
• Exposure to system‑level product design and performance optimization
• Experience working in a matrixed or global engineering organization

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 15%, including occasional international travel
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder)

Work Environment

This position is based in a professional office setting in Plano, TX, with regular interaction across engineering labs, manufacturing facilities, and cross‑functional teams. Occasional plant visits and lab testing activities will be required to support product development and validation efforts.

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