Electrical Engineer – Industrial Controls, Cables, and Test Equipment

Creare; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial annual bonus

401(k) contributions

Medical plans

Signing bonus

Job summary

Creare is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to design, assemble, and test complex electromechanical systems in a lab and field environment. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to bring R&D concepts to life, from test apparatus to control panels and wire harnesses.

The role emphasizes design execution, wiring standards, documentation, and hands-on troubleshooting in an interdisciplinary team, with a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires hands-on electrical product design, system integration or industrial automation experience.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential.
• Familiarity with wiring standards and panel/harness design is expected.

Responsibilities

• Design and build test apparatus, wire harnesses, and control panels for R&D systems.
• Select, program and configure VFDs, PLCs, and other industrial control components.
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, and validation of prototypes.
• Follow industry standards like UL 508A, NFPA 79, NFPA 70.
• Develop and maintain wiring diagrams, BOMs, and test procedures using SolidWorks Electrical and related tools.

Skills

Hands-on electrical design

System integration

Industrial automation

Collaboration & communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

ECAD tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Creare is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to support the design, assembly, and testing of complex electromechanical systems. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building and integrating real-world systems, ranging from test apparatus and control panels to wire harnesses and industrial automation setups. You'll be part of Creare's interdisciplinary team, working closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers and skilled technicians to bring R&D concepts to life in our lab and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and build test apparatus, wire harnesses, and control panels for R&D systems
• Select, program and configure VFDs, PLCs, and other industrial control components
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, and validation of prototypes
• Follow industry standard practices and regulatory standards like UL 508A, NFPA 79, and NFPA 70
• Develop and maintain documentation including wiring diagrams, BOMs, and test procedures, using SolidWorks Electrical, Microsoft Office, and related software tools

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, science or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in hands-on electrical product design, system integration or industrial automation (preferably in an R&D environment)
• Proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical and familiarity with ECAD tools
• Experience with VFDs, PLCs, and control system programming
• Proficiency with Labview preferred
• Strong understanding of wiring standards, panel layout, and harness design
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Creare offers a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to a substantial annual staff bonus (e.g., 20% of annual earnings for 2024), industry-leading 401(k) contributions and plan options, a range of medical plans, and the potential for a signing /startup bonus. Mutual respect, teamwork, and the ability to do the highest quality work define our staff and work environment. Salary range of $90,000 - $140,000 per year, based on level of education completed and years of relevant work experience.

U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents only.

Creare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veteran's).