Electrical Engineer III - Product Development

Air Distribution Limited; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC – Air Distribution Technologies is seeking an Electrical Engineer III – Product Development to lead design, development, and performance optimization of electrical systems for air‑cooled chiller products, guiding cross‑functional teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will design power and control panels, craft control strategies for embedded and PLC environments, review drawings and schematics, and drive project timelines from concept through validation.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree required.
• 5+ years in electrical engineering within product development, preferably HVAC or industrial equipment.
• Experience designing electrical systems including power distribution, control circuitry and system integration.
• Ability to analyze loads and develop reliable architectures.
• Experience with embedded and PLC-based control logic.
• Familiarity with UL, NEC, CSA, CE standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and development of power and control panels and wire harnesses compliant with UL/NEC/CSA/CE.
• Develop and communicate control strategies to software teams using diagrams and system logic.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering, labs, production, and service.
• Analyze design requirements and recommend optimized electrical solutions for performance and manufacturability.
• Design and integrate electrical systems into chiller products.
• Define test criteria and support validation to improve reliability.
• Identify issues via testing and field feedback; drive root cause analysis.
• Prepare and release engineering drawings, schematics and specs.
• Lead design reviews and ensure engineering standards are followed.
• Support production, field service, and applications engineering with expertise.
• Drive project timelines and on-time delivery of milestones.
• Develop expertise in chiller and HVAC electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Control circuitry

Embedded systems

PLC programming

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Engineer III - Product Development

Job Category: Electrical Engineering - Product Development

Requisition Number: ELECT001676

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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

Pay: $90,000 USD to $115,000 USD (estimated). Final offers are based on skills, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related factors.

Description

Electrical Engineer III – Product Development (ASC)

Brand: ASC – Air Distribution Technologies

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).

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