Electrical Product Design Engineer – Power Distribution

American Power Innovations, LLC; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Power Innovations is seeking a Product Design Engineer to design modular power distribution centers (PDCs) and develop electrical portions of designs for NEC-compliant assemblies.

You will create electrical and mechanical drawings, BOMs, and calculations, collaborate with mechanical engineers and customers, and ensure on-time delivery from concept through release to production at our Tulsa, OK site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience in industrial electrical design and project-level engineering.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD operation; AutoCAD LT preferred.
• NEC (NFPA 70) proficiency; UL/CUL standards knowledge.
• EIT license preferred; PE license desired.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering drawings, bills of material, and assemblies, and manage projects assigned by a supervisor from conception to release to production with minimal supervision.
• Strategize the completion schedule with Program Management and report project progress to upper management.
• Work with sales or customers to determine product specifications and whether new or modified products or assemblies are required.
• Design and develop products, including analysis with calculations as needed to meet specifications.
• Plan the PDC layout in general assembly drawings and develop interconnecting diagrams of the equipment inside, based on customer specifications and NEC requirements.
• Create raceway/conductor schedules that capture wire interconnections, routing pathways, and conduit sizing, considering NEC requirements.
• Design custom off-the-shelf panelboard layouts that align with electrical needs, considering NEC requirements.
• Work with fellow engineers and direct their activities, communicate, and call meetings to update projects and give expected completion timelines.
• Assign and maintain part numbers, new drawings, and existing drawings along with revisions, and enter data into the MRP system.
• Assist in outlining or directing test plans to ensure products meet design parameters and quality requirements, and assist in tooling, manufacturing requirements, personnel, training, and assembly processes.
• Assist Sales/Marketing in presenting, training, product specifications, manual development, and website maintenance for new and existing products.
• Meet with customers and vendors to discuss technical details, obtain detailed vendor quotes, and assist in the procurement of new and existing products.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD LT

CAD software

Job description

American Power Innovations is seeking a Product Design Engineer to design modular power distribution centers (PDCs) and develop electrical portions of designs for NEC-compliant assemblies.

You will create electrical and mechanical drawings, BOMs, and calculations, collaborate with mechanical engineers and customers, and ensure on-time delivery from concept through release to production at our Tulsa, OK site.