Electrical Engineer – New Product Development

Socket.dev; Simpsonville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Paid Holidays

EBITDA Bonus

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401K

Monthly Accrued Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

ESOP

Job summary

KCC Companies is seeking an Electrical Engineer for New Product Development to design and implement electrical systems for cutting-edge HVAC equipment, focusing on safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will take a product from concept to customer, drive design validation, improve manufacturing efficiency, and work with the latest technologies in a dynamic ESOP environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Safety training (arc flash, lockout/tagout).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to diagnose electrical circuits (24V AC/DC to 575V).
• Knowledge of electrical hazards, Lockout/Tagout, and industry codes (NFPA 70).
• Ability to read and understand schematics and system drawings

Responsibilities

• Design and verify electrical schematics in AutoCAD and develop automation.
• Calculate key electrical data for commercial HVAC equipment.
• Collect and analyze performance and component data.
• Troubleshoot and test electrical systems.
• Conduct safety and performance tests on new prototypes.
• Set up and communicate wiring and component installation practices.
• Stay updated on industry standards (UL 60335-1, UL 60335-2-40).
• Define and implement system improvements.
• Use new and existing technologies to optimize designs.
• Implement creative new processes for streamlining workflows and boosting collaboration.

Skills

Hand tools

Multimeters

Power equipment

Excellent communication

Read schematics

NFPA 70 knowledge

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Controls Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Engineer – New Product Development

KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

Our Mission:

KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions.

Benefits:

• 9 Paid Holidays
• EBITDA Bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and other Ancillary coverages
• 401K
• Monthly Accrued Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Summary: Join our innovative team as an Electrical Engineer! You'll design and implement electrical systems for cutting-edge HVAC equipment, using the latest tech to ensure safety and reliability. You'll take a product from concept to customer focusing on product design and validation, manufacturing efficiency, and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and verify electrical schematics in AutoCAD and develop automation.
• Calculate key electrical data for commercial HVAC equipment.
• Collect and analyze performance and component data.
• Troubleshoot and test electrical systems.
• Conduct safety and performance tests on new prototypes.
• Set up and communicate wiring and component installation practices.
• Stay updated on industry standards (ex: UL 60335-1, UL 60335-2-40).
• Define and implement system improvements.
• Use new and existing technologies to optimize designs.
• Implement creative new processes for streamlining workflows and boosting collaboration.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities to work with the latest technologies.
• Utilization of KCC’s state-of-the-art testing laboratory.
• Continuous learning and development.
• A chance to make a real impact on innovative products.

Key Skills:

• Skilled with hand tools, gauges, multimeters, and power equipment.
• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Safety training (arc flash, lockout/tagout).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to diagnose electrical circuits (24V AC/DC to 575V).
• Knowledge of electrical hazards, Lockout/Tagout, and industry codes (NFPA 70).
• Ability to read and understand schematics and system drawings

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change over time with or without warning.

KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For any questions you can contact:

Terra Beaver – Talent Specialist – [e-mail] – 502-493-5848

Laura Zoghbi – Talent Specialist – [e-mail] – 502-493-5859