Senior Electrical Engineer

The Ed Wallach Search Group; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ed Wallach Search Group seeks an experienced engineer in Mankato, MN, to manage the full product development lifecycle for new electronic and electrical products. You will design, prototype, and evaluate products, ensuring quality and performance.

The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of electrical design engineering experience, strong schematic reading skills, and hands-on product development experience from concept to manufacturable design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical design engineering, ideally in consumer products.
• Strong command of schematic reading and design tools.
• Hands-on experience taking products from concept to manufacturable design.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative electronic/electrical design from concept to production.
• Build and manage project timelines and budgets.
• Design and evaluate prototypes for performance and reliability.
• Write product specifications and test plans.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical/electronic issues.

Skills

Electrical design engineering

Schematic reading

CAD

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

BSEE, BSET, or equivalent

Job description

Location: Mankato, MN

Security Clearance: N/A

What You’ll Do

You’ll own the full product development lifecycle — from initial concept through production release — for new electronic and electrical products, while also driving improvements to existing ones.

This is a hands‑on engineering role with real ownership and variety.

Core Responsibilities Include

• Leading innovative electronic/electrical design from concept to production, including schematic creation, prototyping, and design iteration
• Building and managing project timelines, budgets, and quality targets independently
• Designing, fabricating, and evaluating rapid and conventional prototypes for performance and reliability
• Writing product specifications, test plans, and verification documentation
• Conducting feasibility studies, competitive testing, and design qualifications
• Troubleshooting complex electrical/electronic issues during development and post-production
• Generating Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and maintaining complete engineering documentation
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with manufacturing, operations, and outside suppliers on tooling, assembly, and capacity planning

What You Bring

• Education: BSEE, BSET, or equivalent
• Experience: 5+ years in electrical design engineering, ideally in consumer products
• Strong command of schematic reading and design tools (simulation, analysis, CAD)
• Hands‑on experience taking products from napkin sketch to manufacturable design
• Solid grasp of financial modeling and NPD processes
• A creative problem‑solver with sharp analytical instincts and clear communication skills

The Bottom Line

If you like owning projects end‑to‑end, working across the full stack of hardware development, and seeing your designs go from bench to shelf — this role delivers that.