Senior Electrical Engineer- Industrial Control Panel Design

Watlow; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

401(k) matching

Wellness incentives

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Watlow is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Missouri to lead electrical design of complex control panels and integral thermal systems. You will drive product extension, interpret customer specs, and ensure compliance with multiple electrical codes while mentoring junior engineers.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on project execution, develop documentation, and support supplier interactions to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 6–8+ years of industrial electrical design experience.
• Experience designing and supporting power and control panels.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical codes and hazardous area classifications for control panel design and integration.
• Experience with customer-facing technical discussions.
• Proficiency in Solidworks Electrical, Eplan, or equivalent design tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of complex control panels and integrated thermal systems.
• Lead projects to drive product extension and/or standardization activities.
• Author and validate P&IDs, schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, test documentation, manuals, and manufacturing documentation.
• Interpret customer specifications and develop compliant system solutions.
• Specify components and instrumentation per customer requirements, codes, and cost constraints.
• Ensure compliance with UL508A, NEC, CE, IEC, ATEX, and hazardous area requirements.
• Generate cost estimates and support quotations.
• Review supplier quotations for technical adequacy and compliance.
• Support manufacturing supplier escalations, troubleshooting and validation testing.
• Collaborate with heater designers, product specialists and account managers to develop optimized systems.
• Lead design reviews and ensure design for manufacturability principles are applied.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across projects.

Skills

Electrical design

Panel design

Customer discussions

Electrical codes

Hazardous areas

PM / leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks Electrical

Eplan

Job description

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

Overview Of Role

The Senior Electrical Engineer serves as a technical expert responsible for advanced electrical system design of control panels and integrated thermal systems. This role leads complex projects, ensures regulatory compliance, drives platform development and standardization activities, and supports customer engagement and mentors junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of complex control panels and integrated thermal systems.
• Lead projects to drive product extension and/or standardization activities.
• Author and validate P&IDs, schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, test documentation, manuals, and manufacturing documentation.
• Interpret customer specifications and develop compliant system solutions.
• Specify components and instrumentation in accordance with customer requirements, applicable codes, and cost requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UL508A, NEC, CE, IEC, ATEX, and hazardous area requirements.
• Generate cost estimates and support internal and external quotation activities.
• Review supplier quotations for technical adequacy and compliance.
• Support manufacturing supplier escalations, troubleshooting and validation testing.
• Collaborate with heater designers, product specialists and account managers to develop optimized system solutions.
• Lead design reviews and ensure design for manufacturability principles are applied.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across projects.

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 6–8+ years of industrial electrical design experience.
• Strong experience designing and supporting power and control panels.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical codes and hazardous area classifications as they pertain to control panel design and integration.
• Experience with customer-facing technical discussions.
• Proficiency in Solidworks Electrical, Eplan, or equivalent design tools.

Additional Success Factors

• Project leadership experience.
• Knowledge of change control and configuration management.
• Lean or Six Sigma training.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Thorough attention to detail and documentation.
• Able to communicate and interact with suppliers, customers, account managers, and internal teams.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

Benefits

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at [e-mail].