Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Hartford, CT

Michael Page; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health benefits

Paid time off

401k with match

Great company culture

Profit-sharing bonus program

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Hartford, Connecticut, seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design and troubleshooting of complex test systems. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, strong skills in electrical schematic design, and familiarity with PLCs and hydraulic systems. This role involves hands-on engineering in a collaborative environment, offering excellent benefits including paid health care, time off, and a profit-sharing program.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with pumps, PLCs, sensors, hydraulics, or VFDs.
• Ability to read and generate electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for test equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Create and revise documentation for system build.
• Collaborate with engineers on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Travel to customer sites for installation as required.

Skills

Design and develop electrical systems

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Create electrical drawings

Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects

Apply knowledge of sensors and instrumentation

Tools

PLCs

Hydraulics

VFDs

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrical Design Engineer will lead electrical design, troubleshooting, and system development for complex test equipment used in demanding technical environments. The position is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys variety, close collaboration, and contributing meaningfully within a small, fast-growing team.

Client Details My client is a privately held engineering company and a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced test systems used across the aerospace and industrial sectors. The organization specializes in creating high-performance test cells and test stands that integrate mechanical systems, electrical systems, data acquisition, and automated controls.

Description

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will:

• Design and develop electrical systems, schematics, and controls for rotating machinery test equipment and custom test solutions.


• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, diagnostics, and system commissioning across electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces.


• Create and revise electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and documentation to support system build and integration.


• Work collaboratively with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers on multi-disciplinary projects.


• Support build, test, and validation efforts involving pumps, sensors, instrumentation, PLC-based systems, hydraulic/pneumatic components, waterflow systems, and VFD-driven motor assemblies.


• Apply knowledge of physical sensors (temperature, pressure, flow, force) and industrial instrumentation in system development.


• Manage engineering tasks across multiple concurrent projects while supporting production and field needs.


• Travel to customer sites for commissioning, troubleshooting, or installation as required (primarily domestic).

Profile

The successful Senior Electrical Design Engineer should have the following qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience


• Experience with at least one of the following:
  
  
  
  • Pumps or waterflow systems
  
  
  • PLCs or industrial controls
  
  
  • Sensors and instrumentation
  
  
  • Hydraulics, pneumatics, or fluid systems
  
  
  • VFDs, motors, or power electronics
  
  
  
  


• Ability to read and generate electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.


• Comfort working in a smaller environment where responsibilities span design, troubleshooting, programming, and project support.


• Experience in aerospace, test environments, material handling, or similar industries is helpful.


• Ability to travel as needed for customer support.

Job Offer

• 100% paid health benefits


• Paid time off


• 401k with match


• Great company culture!


• Profit-sharing bonus program tied to performance and company results.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

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