Engineering Specialist

Electrical Power Products; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Power Products seeks an Engineering Specialist to support design and execution of custom electrical power distribution solutions. You’ll collaborate with Engineers, Manufacturing, and Project Leaders to turn complex requirements into high‑quality, customer‑focused outcomes.

This role powers critical infrastructure across North America and offers visibility across teams. You’ll work on design, documentation, and testing, ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering-related software tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and documentation of custom electrical power distribution products.
• Interpret customer specifications and project requirements to assist in delivering engineered solutions.
• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, bills of materials, and project documentation.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with technical reviews, product modifications, and engineering change processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions to support production and project execution.
• Ensure designs, documentation, and processes comply with applicable standards and customer specifications.
• Participate in product testing, validation, and quality improvement efforts.
• Contribute to a culture focused on safety, collaboration, innovation, and customer success.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Reading and interpreting drawings

MS Office & engineering software

Organizational skills

Communication & collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level?

EP², a Flex company, is seeking an Engineering Specialist to support the design and execution of custom electrical power distribution solutions. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with engineers, manufacturing teams, and project leaders while contributing to innovative projects that power critical infrastructure across North America.

If you enjoy solving technical challenges, driving continuous improvement, and making a visible impact in a growing organization, we want to hear from you.

We're seeking an Engineering Specialist to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded professional who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating across functions, and contributing to projects that power essential industries. In this role, you'll work closely with Engineers, Project Managers, Manufacturing, and Customers to help transform complex requirements into high-quality, customer-focused solutions.

If you're passionate about engineering, continuous improvement, and making a tangible impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As an Engineering Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting engineering projects from concept through production while helping ensure quality, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and documentation of custom electrical power distribution products.
• Interpret customer specifications and project requirements to assist in delivering engineered solutions.
• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, bills of materials, and project documentation.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with technical reviews, product modifications, and engineering change processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions to support production and project execution.
• Ensure designs, documentation, and processes comply with applicable standards and customer specifications.
• Participate in product testing, validation, and quality improvement efforts.
• Contribute to a culture focused on safety, collaboration, innovation, and customer success.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering-related software tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting engineering or manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with electrical power systems, industrial controls, switchgear, power distribution equipment, or related products.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar design software.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working in a custom manufacturing or engineered-to-order environment.