Part-Time Electrical Design And R&D Engineer

Smith & Loveless Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Smith & Loveless Inc. is looking for a Part-Time Electrical Design & R&D Engineer to join our team in Lenexa, Kansas. This role offers flexible hours between 16–28 hours per week, allowing you to work collaboratively in an environmentally focused industry.

Ideal candidates should have an Electrical Engineering degree, proficient drafting skills, and experience with electrical systems. Responsibilities include preparation of design documentation, component testing, and providing technical support across departments.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited school preferred.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and able to read electrical wiring diagrams.
• 2–5 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer or Designer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain documentation related to production and design work.
• Conduct component selection and physical testing of prototypes.
• Assist personnel in the field and provide technical support.

Skills

Proficient with AutoCAD

Electrical system design

Good communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Electrical wiring diagrams

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Technical school study in drafting or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

PLCs and HMIs

Job description

Smith & Loveless is a growing business united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.”

We are seeking a Part‑Time Electrical Design & R&D Engineer to partner with our experienced engineering team in this environmentally focused industry. This role requires working 16–28 hours per week on‑site in Lenexa, Kansas, with flexible hours between 7:45 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Work 16–28 hours per week on‑site in Lenexa, Kansas; flexible hours between 7:45 am and 4:30 pm, Monday–Friday.
• Prepare clear, definable drawings and bills of materials for new production designs and/or design projects. Analyze provided materials to either modify existing or draft new drawings and bills of materials.
• Prepare clear, definable modifications to existing drawings and bills of material in either electronic or hard formats for electrical and mechanical equipment with supporting manufacturing documents.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to production and design work, including updating O&M manuals, design manuals, standards and technical documents.
• Assist other drafters, designers and engineers in the performance of their work. Check production and design drawings and review related documentation.
• Provide necessary support to various sales units throughout the company by creating clear drawings as directed from technical documents and by creating parts lists as generally described by an engineering request.
• Maintain the status of all assigned R&D projects and production job‑related work.
• Support and assist other departments with costing, specifications, drawings, application, and technical support.
• Conduct component selection, physical testing of prototypes and bring them to market.
• Select and program PLCs, HMIs, and other programmable devices.
• Assist personnel in the field, other departments and other engineers with technical support.
• Interpret and apply electrical codes and applicable electrical standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by managers.
• Keep work area neat and clean.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited school preferred.
• Technical school study in drafting or high school diploma or GED, plus two years of college.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, good drafting technique, able to read and define electrical wiring diagrams and create detailed control panel assembly drawings.
• 2–5 or more years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer or Designer preferred.
• Experience developing manufacturing production drawings is a benefit.
• Experience with electrical product design is also a benefit.
• Background in designing or troubleshooting electrical systems is required.
• Familiarity with standard drafting practices regarding schematics, panel layouts, and control logic.
• Ability to review and test control logic and product prototypes.
• Good communication skills (written and oral), ability to communicate technical requirements, meet deadlines, and detail oriented.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with limited supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office and AutoCAD software.

Physical Requirements

• Required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and/or drag up to twenty‑five (25) pounds if necessary.
• Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.