Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Eleven Recruiting; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to develop custom inductive components for various industries including renewable energy and aerospace. This role involves leading design efforts, providing technical support, and ensuring quality through rigorous testing and validation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in transformer or inductor design required.
• Proficiency in relevant design and simulation software is a plus.
• Knowledge in Power Distribution Systems and Electrical Product Design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of custom inductive components.
• Provide technical support in response to customer inquiries.
• Develop and maintain inductor design tools and internal software.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Communication

Project Management

Familiarity with Electrical Component Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Physics

Tools

Ansys

PSPICE

MATLAB-Simulink

SolidWorks

Job description

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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Eleven Recruiting is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join one of our largest Inductor/Transformer Power Electronics clients sitting onsite in a Pittsburgh, PA facility Or Plano Texas. This role is pivotal in designing and developing custom inductive components, such as transformers and inductors, for a diverse range of industries including renewable energy, solar, medical, aerospace, automotive, and military. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering rapid, accurate designs while supporting both engineering and production functions across multiple global sites.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Lead the design and development of custom inductive components, including transformers and inductors, ensuring they meet industry standards and client specifications.
• Technical Support: Provide prompt and effective technical design support in response to customer inquiries, determining the appropriate scope—preliminary/full design, follow-up, or redirection.
• Tool Development: Develop and maintain inductor design tools and internal software to improve design accuracy, speed, and consistency.
• Technical Reviews: Prepare internal RFQs and review/mark up technical part prints to ensure alignment with specifications and manufacturability.
• Production Support: Support domestic and international production teams by anticipating and resolving engineering questions and offering technical expertise.
• Testing and Validation: Operate and interpret results from in-house electrical test equipment to validate design integrity and quality.
• Material Qualification: Collaborate with purchasing and production teams to identify and qualify materials and components that meet performance and cost targets.
• Product Transfer: Facilitate new product transfer by developing comprehensive procedures, test specifications, and training documentation; ensuring a smooth handoff to manufacturing.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in product design, testing methods, and cross-functional engineering collaboration.

Technical Specifications:

• Voltage: Up to 15kV
• Current: Up to 1000A
• Frequency: 50/60Hz up to 100’s of MHz
• Power Magnetics: 50/60Hz to 500kHz
• RF Magnetics: Up to 100’s of MHz

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
• Experience: 5–10 years of experience in transformer or inductor design is required.
• Skills: Familiarity with electrical component manufacturing and testing.
• Preferred Experience: Knowledge in Power Distribution Systems, Control Systems, Failure Analysis, Electrical Product Design, or National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in relevant design and simulation software (e.g., Ansys, PSPICE, MATLAB-Simulink, SolidWorks) is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical thinking, technical communication, and project management skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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