Senior Electrical Design Engineer [33400]

Stealth Startup; Geneva Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stealth Startup in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer for a one-year contract to design, develop, implement, and analyze electrical systems for new and existing products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cost-effective solutions from concept through production.

Responsibilities include designing control and power distribution, drafting schematics, wiring diagrams, wire harnesses, 2D drawings in AutoCAD, and BOM management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical design.
• Experience creating electrical enclosure layouts, relays, contactors, VFDs, and control panels.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience using PLM/PDM software (SolidWorks EPDM preferred).
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuits.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for control and power distribution.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and wire lists.
• Develop wire harness designs and electrical documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on 3D enclosure layouts and cable routing.
• Produce 2D drawings in AutoCAD and maintain BOMs in ERP.
• Support product development through testing and prototype validation.
• Review customer specifications and ensure cost, manufacturability, quality, and safety.

Skills

Electrical design

Analog circuits

Digital circuits

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP (ERP/MRP)

SolidWorks EPDM

Altium Designer

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our engineering team on a one-year contract. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, implementation, and analysis of electrical systems for new and existing products. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions while supporting product development from concept through production.

This position offers a diverse range of engineering responsibilities, including electrical system design, testing, drafting, prototyping, and technical problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Design industrial control and power distribution systems.
• Specify electrical components including VFDs, contactors, relays, and related hardware.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and wire lists.
• Develop wire harness designs and electrical documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to create 3D electrical enclosure layouts and cable routing.
• Produce and maintain 2D electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Support product development through testing, troubleshooting, and prototype validation.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) within ERP systems.
• Utilize Product Data Management (PDM/PLM) systems for document and revision control.
• Review customer specifications and develop compliant electrical designs.
• Ensure designs meet cost, manufacturability, quality, and safety objectives.
• Identify project risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and technicians when needed.
• Track project progress and complete assignments on schedule and within budget.
• Participate in cross-functional engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university (Master's degree preferred).
• 5+ years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical design.
• Experience creating:
• Electrical enclosure layouts
• Knowledge of electrical components including relays, contactors, VFDs, and control panels.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience using PLM/PDM software (SolidWorks EPDM preferred).
• Strong understanding of analog and digital electrical circuits.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks for electrical enclosure layouts.
• Familiarity with PCB design and development.
• Experience using Altium Designer.
• Knowledge of communication protocols including:
• RS232
• RS422
• RS485
• CAN Bus
• Ethernet
• Experience with engineering project management tools.