Principal Electrical Engineer

Employee Owned Brands; Hiawatha, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

On-Site Gym

Job summary

Crystal Group is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and verification of electrical wiring and PCB assemblies, including cables, plugs, and connectors. The role requires mentoring staff, conducting peer reviews, and guiding mid-size project groups on high-reliability products.

You will translate requirements into schematics and layouts, coordinate cross-functional activities, and drive testing and continuous improvement in a rugged, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field with 10+ years experience.
• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or lawful permanent resident).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 10+ years of electrical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and verify electrical wiring and PCB assemblies.
• Lead peer reviews and mentor new hires.
• Direct or coordinate electrical manufacturing and testing activities.
• Prepare data and write reports on electrical studies or projects.
• Maintain high quality of designs with minimal errors.
• Provide technical assistance for Pilot Line build and testing.

Skills

PCB design

Wire harness design

CAD software

Altium Designer

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Oscilloscopes

Project mentoring

Systems integration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Related engineering field (Physics/CS)

Tools

Altium Designer

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title

Principal Electrical Engineer

Reports To

Manager, Electrical Engineering Department

Department

Engineering

Work Model

Full-time, On-site – No Travel Required

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

Company & Benefit Information

At Crystal Group, we do hard things – designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• On-Site Gym

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the design, development, and verification of assigned electrical wiring and printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies to include cables, plugs, military connectors, and associated pin-outs. In addition, the Principal Electrical Engineer will be expected to perform research and development of new processes or services with minimal oversight as well as conduct peer reviews, be a mentor for new hires, and lead medium-size project groups.

Essential Functions

• Maintain extensive working knowledge of Crystal Group’s electrical design tools for efficient conversion of technical requirements into schematic diagrams, PCB layouts, and circuit card assembly drawings
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards
• Assist the systems team in researching, designing, and evaluating systems and/or processes to meet customer requirements, ensure designs are producible and error free
• Provide component-level review and in-depth electrical troubleshooting support for products in Manufacturing and Technical Services
• Provide extensive troubleshooting support for products in Manufacturing and Technical Services
• Review and provide template updates for electrical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards, as assigned
• Utilize engineering theory and simulation models to assess feasibility, sustainability, and operating condition effects
• Direct or coordinate electrical manufacturing and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements
• Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects
• Design electrical test control apparatus or equipment or develop procedures for testing products
• Perform detailed electrical calculations to compute and establish manufacturing standards or specifications
• Evaluate electrical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact
• Write electrical performance requirements for product development or engineering projects
• Provide technical assistance for the Pilot Line build and testing of new products and systems
• Maintain a high level of quality of designs with minimal errors
• Perform electrical calculations to compute and establish manufacturing standards or specifications
• Provide technical assistance for the Pilot Line build and testing of new products and systems
• Train and mentor more junior members of the department

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive understanding and theory of printed circuit design and layouts
• Extensive understanding of the design for wire harnesses and cables
• Substantial knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Extensive knowledge of electrical component industry standards
• Expert level understanding of commonly practiced concepts related to electrical engineering theory
• Current industry standards of soldering, wire assemblies, and base assemblies
• Use of full range instrumentation including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and protocol analyzers
• Multitask to meet several simultaneous project milestones up to and including completion of several projects
• Work both independently and in a team environment with the ability to change priorities as needed
• Build, troubleshoot, and debug circuit boards and assemblies including analog and digital electronics
• Ability to use various software programs related to engineering theory (Altium Designer, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD)
• Create, read, and compare technical data sheets
• Able to effectively lead medium-large (4-7 member) multi-disciplinary teams on vaguely defined projects with little supervision, oversight, and coaching provided
• Identify inter-departmental process deficiencies, propose viable solutions, and implement appropriate corrective action(s) with minimal managerial support provided

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person")
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related engineering field and 10+ years of electrical engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of PCB and schematic layout
• 3+ years of wire harness or cable design
• 10+ years of electrical component building experience
• 10+ years of CAD software related work
• Extensive knowledge of computer equipment (PC, firewall, switch, data acquisition systems, UPS, server rack equipment, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of advanced testing equipment (bode plot generators, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, hall-effect probes, etc.)
• 3+ year of leadership experience

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional exposure to manufacturing floors and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for extended periods during product testing.

EEO Statement

Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Offer Contingency

All job offers are contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background check and drug screen.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary. Employment with Crystal Group remains at-will.

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At Crystal Group, we do hard things — designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictive performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.