Senior Electrical Engineer

Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontline Source Group is assisting a Sugar Land, Texas client in finding a Senior Electrical Engineer for an onsite direct hire role. The candidate will design and support electrical systems for vehicle and equipment applications, lead product development, and generate complete documentation including ECNs and BOMs.

The role requires a strong background in NEC, GD&T, and extensive field experience, with proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and 3D modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 10 years of electronic/electrical engineering experience with significant field experience.
• 5 years of vehicle electrical design experience.
• Proficient using 3D modeling software, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
• Strong knowledge of NEC design requirements.
• GD&T knowledge.
• Strong documentation skills with engineering drawings and specs.
• Experience designing electrical systems for vehicles or related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support electrical and electronic systems for vehicle and equipment applications.
• Lead development of new products and enhancements to existing lines.
• Create engineering documentation including ECNs, deviations, and specifications.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define objectives and performance requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and customers throughout product development lifecycle.
• Produce manufacturing packages and BOMs.

Skills

Electrical design

Vehicle electrical

3D CAD

NEC knowledge

GD&T

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Electrical schematics

Control junction box layouts

3D modeling

Job description

My client located in Sugarland, Texas is in need of a Senior Electrical Engineer. This is an onsite direct hire opportunity.

Company Profile

Our client is an established engineering and manufacturing organization specializing in the design, development, testing, and production of complex industrial and vehicle-based equipment. The company operates in a highly technical environment where engineering teams collaborate to develop innovative products from concept through production while supporting existing product lines and continuous improvement initiatives.

Senior Electrical Engineer Role

Design, develop, and support electrical and electronic systems utilized in vehicle and equipment applications.

Lead the development of new products while supporting enhancements to existing product lines.

Create and maintain engineering documentation including Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), deviations, waivers, specifications, and related technical documents.

Meet with internal stakeholders to define project objectives, design concepts, and performance requirements.

Collaborate with external customers to understand technical requirements and develop effective engineering solutions.

Participate in the development of product concepts and detailed designs utilizing Autodesk Inventor.

Evaluate material selection and determine component suitability for various applications.

Develop detailed manufacturing specifications, engineering drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).

Design electrical and electronic systems including:

• Batteries and power supplies
• Circuit breakers, relays, and fuses
• Wiring harnesses and connectors
• Switches, sensors, lights, and actuators
• Engine control interfaces and control systems
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Produce complete manufacturing packages and engineering documentation required for production.

Provide technical support for electronic packaging, remote power transmission, and system integration projects.

Conduct design validation through computer modeling, testing, and hands on field evaluations.

Coordinate with engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle.

Present engineering concepts, design proposals, and technical recommendations to leadership and customers.

Participate in cross functional and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Support project management activities and engineering process improvements.

Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations.

Travel occasionally to manufacturing facilities, testing locations, and customer sites as required.

Senior Electrical Engineer Background Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Computer Assisted Design experience with Electrical Schematics and Control Junction Box Layouts.
• 10 years of work experience in Electronic/Electrical Engineering with significant field experience.
• 5 years of Vehicle Electrical Design experience.
• Proficient using 3D modeling software, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
• Strong understanding of NEC (National Electric Code) design requirements.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong documentation skills with experience creating technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Experience designing electrical systems for vehicles, mobile equipment, industrial equipment, or related products.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with vendors, customers, engineers, and cross functional teams.
• Self motivated with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a collaborative team environment.
• Previous supervisory experience is considered an asset.

Features and Benefits of Client:

• Medical- HSA and FSA, Dental, Vision (100% paid plans)
• PTO, Sick, and Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K
• Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability