Electrical Engineer, Power Systems & Generator Design

Central-Power-Systems-; Platte City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Power Systems & Services seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, validate, and maintain electrical systems for generator products. You will create schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings, and collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and industrial engineers to integrate electrical systems into new and existing designs.

You’ll support production by troubleshooting issues, performing root cause investigations, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 0–5 years of experience in electrical design, testing, manufacturing support, or power systems engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Inventor, ETAP, or similar electrical design software.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, control systems, wiring diagrams, and power distribution.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, sensors, wiring harnesses, electrical testing methods, and instrumentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and maintain electrical systems for generator products.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and technical documentation using CAD software.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Industrial Engineers to integrate electrical systems into new and existing generator designs.
• Support production and assembly operations by troubleshooting electrical issues and providing timely technical solutions.
• Perform root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve product and manufacturing issues.
• Analyze production and test data to identify trends, improve system performance, and reduce electrical failures.
• Develop, implement, and document engineering changes while maintaining revision control and engineering documentation.
• Establish electrical testing procedures, inspection criteria, validation methods, and quality control plans.
• Support new product development, prototype builds, pilot production, and product launches.
• Assist in developing operator work instructions and training documentation for electrical assembly and testing.
• Research new technologies, electrical components, and testing methods to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and efficiency.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes, UL, NEC, CSA, and industry standards.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support customer and field service teams with technical expertise as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Autodesk Inventor

ETAP

Power BI

MATLAB

Job description

Central Power Systems & Services seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, validate, and maintain electrical systems for generator products. You will create schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings, and collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and industrial engineers to integrate electrical systems into new and existing designs.

You’ll support production by troubleshooting issues, performing root cause investigations, and driving continuous improvement.