Lead Electrical Engineer

Faith Technologies Inc; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies Inc is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Product Engineering team in Menasha, WI. You'll design and lead team projects on electrical components for renewable energy, EV charging, and more.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and expertise in 2D/3D CAD software. Benefits include relocation assistance and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Significant design experience is preferred within the energy industry.
• Knowledge in programming languages and controls software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering team activities.
• Develop and support design standards and project timelines.
• Conduct complex design calculations for compliance.

Skills

2D/3D CAD design software

Design of low voltage electrical circuits

PLC controllers

Complex electrical systems

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

CATIA

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer – Menasha, WI

FTI is searching for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Product Engineering team located in Menasha, WI. The role involves designing and leading other team members in specifying electrical and electro‑mechanical parts and assemblies used in renewable energy, microgrid, EV charging, crypto mining and data center products. The Lead Electrical Engineer will support the Design Engineering team in the design and qualification of electrical components, sub‑systems, multi‑level assemblies and system architecture of various products for the energy industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of their engineering team.
• Provides coaching and development opportunities for their team through regular interactions.
• Develops the design scope and timeline for their discipline within engineering projects.
• Responsible for meeting project requirements and timelines.
• Researches, creates, and updates engineering design standards to promote best practices.
• Supports the design of electrical components and sub‑systems for power/low voltage products including component selection, wire harness creation, assembly design and installation.
• Performs complex design calculations to ensure design compliance with project requirements or reviews others’ work for correctness.
• Studies and understands related government and industry standards that govern the products being developed.
• Produces relevant documentation needed to meet project goals, electrical schematics, component prints, assemblies, and compliance documents.
• Interacts with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Industrial Engineering staff on a regular basis.
• Participates and presents technical information during design meetings or reviews.
• Supports the creation of 2D prints and 3D models at a system level.
• Helps develop product Bill of Materials structures to allow for modularity and configurability.
• Reviews Bills of Materials and Change Notices to release components and assemblies.
• Supports costing activities to ensure pricing targets are achieved at the project level.
• Supports the creation of technical manuals for operation and maintenance of related products.
• Provides technical assistance for prototype and pilot builds along with production support as needed.
• Works with suppliers to integrate various components into higher level system designs.
• Supports service, aftermarket, and installation teams as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience.
• Working knowledge in 2D/3D CAD design software (Inventor, CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo).
• Significant design experience with low voltage electrical circuits, wire harness, PLC controllers, and complex electrical systems.
• Design experience in electrical components or equipment within the energy industry preferred.
• Design experience with programming languages and controls software preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of product design experience preferred.
• Manufacturing and field support experience preferred.
• Experience in leading other team members preferred.

Additional Information

Travel: 10‑25%. Work location is onsite at the Menasha, WI office. Work schedule is 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday‑Friday. Relocation assistance available. The role requires a high level of workplace and schedule flexibility to support a healthy work‑life balance.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/disabled.