Electrical Engineer (Wausau, WI or Batavia, IL)

The Planet Group; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group seeks an Electrical Engineer focused on the product side to design electrical systems for commercial foodservice equipment. You will drive concepts, prototyping, testing, and production launches, ensuring manufacturability, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will work closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and suppliers, tackling complex electrical challenges on the lab and on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5-7 years of experience designing electrical systems for commercial equipment or related electromechanical products.
• Experience supporting products through full development lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Experience in manufacturing environments with production support and continuous improvement.
• Experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, validation, and failure analysis.
• Experience with regulatory certification agencies and applicable safety standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain electrical systems for commercial foodservice equipment (heating circuits, temperature controls, wiring harnesses, sensors, power distribution).
• Support products through the complete development lifecycle from concept and prototype to validation and production release.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and engineering docs using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and PDM.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to integrate electrical and mechanical systems into manufacturable designs.
• Lead and support product validation, performance and reliability testing, and root-cause analysis.
• Work with Manufacturing to troubleshoot production issues and implement improvements for manufacturability and quality.
• Engage with Supply Chain and suppliers to evaluate components, qualify new parts, and support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with UL, NSF, CSA, ETL, and DOE standards.

Skills

Electrical product design

Electrical system design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PDM

Job description

Title: Electrical Engineer (Product Side)

Salary: Starting at $120K/year + Bonus

Location: Wausau, WI or Batavia, IL

Relocation: Yes

Onsite: Yes

Must Have: Electrical Product Design

The Electrical Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager and plays a key role in the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of commercial foodservice equipment. This position is responsible for electrical system design and support throughout the product lifecycle, including concept development, prototyping, testing, production launch, and sustaining engineering.

Working closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and suppliers, the Electrical Engineer develops practical, reliable, and cost-effective electrical solutions that meet customer expectations while supporting manufacturability, product quality, and regulatory compliance. This role requires a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges both in the engineering lab and on the manufacturing floor.

Key Results Areas

• Design, develop, and maintain electrical systems for commercial foodservice equipment, including heating circuits, temperature controls, wiring harnesses, sensors, and power distribution components.
• Support products throughout the complete development lifecycle from concept and prototype through validation, production release, and continuous improvement.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and engineering documentation utilizing SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and PDM.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to integrate electrical and mechanical systems into robust, manufacturable product designs.
• Create and maintenance technical documentation updates while maintaining engineering standards and configuration control.
• Lead and support product validation, performance testing, reliability testing, and root cause failure analysis.
• Work closely with Manufacturing to troubleshoot production issues, support pilot builds, improve assembly processes, and implement design improvements that enhance manufacturability and quality.
• Partner with Supply Chain and suppliers to evaluate electrical components, resolve technical issues, qualify new components, and support cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure products comply with applicable regulatory and safety requirements including UL, NSF, CSA, ETL, and DOE standards.
• Provide technical support to Quality, Tech Service, Sales, and other cross-functional teams to resolve field issues and improve product performance.
• Travel occasionally to suppliers, manufacturing partners, customers, or industry events as required.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience designing electrical systems for commercial equipment, industrial products, appliances, or other electromechanical products.
• Experience supporting products through the complete product development lifecycle, from concept through production.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for production support and continuous improvement.
• Experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, validation, and failure analysis.
• Experience working with regulatory certification agencies and applicable safety standards is preferred.