Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage up 9

401(k) match up to 4%

Generous paid time off: vacation after

On-site fitness center and wellness

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. seeks a Senior Design Engineer to join our Warrendale, PA facility. You will provide technical leadership across hardware and software design, verification, and performance validation.

The role requires hands-on PCB design in Altium, firmware support, RAMS, and interaction with customers and partners to meet strict specifications. You will coordinate end-to-end engineering activities and deliver robust power electronics solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Power Electronics with 7+ years’ PCB experience.
• Experience with PCB design for propulsion control circuits or industrial inverters.
• Strong analog and digital electronics fundamentals.
• Hands-on PCB testing and validation.
• Knowledge of networks and communication protocols.
• Experience with design for manufacturing and product lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer for schematic capture and layout.
• Advanced computer skills including CAD and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for key milestones through design and development.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and design partners to meet specs.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, RAMS, and field service.
• Design and develop PCBs in Altium, perform bench testing.
• Manage requirements management and traceability.
• Prepare documentation and customer deliverables.
• Support Field Service activities as needed.

Skills

PCB design

Altium Designer

Power electronics

Analog/digital electronics

System design

RAMS

Firmware debugging

Team leadership

Electrical testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Power Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

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 s upport 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:

• 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.
• Access to professional development programs and educational assistance.
• On-site fitness center (Warrendale, PA), wellness program, profit sharing, and employee discounts.

Why MEPPI:

As a proud U.S. 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.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is n ot accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies. Resumes submitted to any Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. e mployee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc . No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.