Electrical Design Engineer - PCB

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; Freedom (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

On-site Fitness Center

Profit Sharing

Employee Discounts

Job summary

MEPPI, located in Warrendale, PA, seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead PCB design and system integration for power electronics used in rail infrastructure.

You will drive hardware/software design activities, interface with customers and partners, perform validation, and create manufacturing-ready documentation. The role requires hands-on PCB development in Altium and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Electronics Engineering with 7+ years of PCB development experience.
• Experience with propulsion control circuits or industrial inverter design is a plus.
• Hands-on PCB testing and validation across analog/digital domains.
• Strong knowledge of networks, architecture, and communication protocols.
• Experience with design for manufacturing and product life cycle management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for design milestones, reviews, testing, and inspections.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and partners to meet specs, schedule, quality, and cost.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across software and hardware design, RAMS, and field service.
• Design and develop PCBs in Altium; perform bench tests, bring-up, and debug.
• Manage end-to-end requirements traceability and validation matrices.
• Prepare customer documentation, design reviews, and source data for approvals.
• Lead First Article Inspection presentations and participate in external lab tests.

Skills

PCB Design

Altium Designer

Electrical Systems

Testing & Validation

Schematic & Layout

Network & Protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Power Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

CAD Software

Electrical Simulation Tools

Job description

Join the MEPPI Team! Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to be based in our Warrendale, PA facility.

What You'll Do

• Provide technical leadership for the delivery of key engineering milestones through design and development including design reviews, testing, and inspections in accordance with internal and customer requirements.
• Interface and coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal/external design partners to meet customer technical specifications, schedule, quality, and cost expectations.
• Lead multidisciplinary team efforts encompassing software and hardware design, verification and validation, procurement, manufacturing, training, documentation, RAMS, maintenance, and field service.
• Design and develop PCBs in Altium (or similar): schematic design, component selection, and layout. Support electrical system design and integration across the broader product. Perform bench testing, bring-up, and debug of newly fabricated boards; document results.
• Manage minor coding tasks and firmware enhancements. Interpret and apply communication protocol and network architecture requirements.
• Perform equipment design and rating calculations for electric propulsion systems. Input track data and perform run-curve simulation to validate design. Coordinate and finalize designs with System Design and Performance engineering teams.
• Develop equipment and system design specifications and reports for the main power circuit and control circuits.
• Manage and/or oversee end-to-end requirements management processes. Review customer specifications and develop requirements traceability and validation matrices.
• Interface with the customer as necessary to ensure that the system and equipment designs meet all performance requirements. Prepare and submit customer documentation deliverables, design review, and source data documents for customer approval.
• Generate test and inspection procedures. Participate in engineering and qualification tests at external labs in US and Japan. Lead and facilitate First Article Inspection (FAI) presentations for customers.
• Troubleshoot equipment non-conformance. Prepare non-conformity reports. Prepare Field Modification Instruction (FMI) documentation, if necessary. Provide general support for Field Service activities.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Power Electronics Engineering with 7+ years' experience in the development and application of PCBs for industrial applications, power conversion technology and control, or equivalent education and experience.
• Developed knowledge of PCB design, propulsion control circuits, or industrial inverter design.
• Strong grasp of analog and digital electrical system fundamentals.
• Hands-on electronic testing and validation of custom-designed PCBs.
• Working knowledge of networks, network architecture, and communication protocols.
• Broad knowledge of integrating power conversion technology into complex systems.
• Knowledge of Railway System and an understanding of Rolling Stock electrical systems.
• Understanding of environmental requirements such as EMI/EMC, flammability, noise, RAMS.
• Demonstrated experience with design for manufacturing, product life cycle management, and project-based design cycles.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer (or similar), including schematic capture and multilayer layout.
• Advanced computer skills emphasizing MS Office products, CAD systems, and analytical tools.

What's In It For You

• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  • MEPPI pays up to 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans:
  • 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • Earn vacation after just 90 days, plus enjoy 12 paid holidays annually.
• Career Growth:
  • Access to professional development programs and educational assistance.
• Employee Perks:
  • On-site fitness center (Warrendale, PA), wellness program, profit sharing, and employee discounts.

Why MEPPI

As a proud US affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, MEPPI powers critical infrastructure and rail transportation solutions across North America. We value collaboration, innovation, and people- because we know that our greatest asset is our team. Join us and help shape a future where talent and technology thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MEPPI is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration for every candidate.

Notice To Agencies And Search Firms

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Submissions without signed agreements become the property of MEPPI, and no fees will be paid.