Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution - Peabody, MA

Michael Page; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Vacation/Sick leave

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

MPI, a global technology leader, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and deliver electrical systems for complex capital equipment. You own projects end-to-end, drive technical decisions, timelines, and cross-functional coordination to support advanced product development.

The role focuses on power distribution, PCB layouts, and system-level architectures, with hands-on execution from concept through validation and production.

Qualifications

• This role requires 5–10 years of electrical engineering experience in complex equipment or high-tech manufacturing.
• Proven ability to own projects and drive execution across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with power distribution, PCB design, and system-level electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing electrical systems including power distribution and PCB layouts.
• Leading full lifecycle engineering projects from concept through validation and production.
• Driving timelines, coordinating deliverables, and ensuring on-time execution.
• Collaborating with mechanical, process, and manufacturing teams to integrate electromechanical systems.
• Conducting design reviews and communicating progress to stakeholders.
• Managing engineering change processes within formal systems and evaluating components.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power distribution

PCB design

System-level design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

PADS

PSpice

Windchill

Job description

This role designs and delivers electrical systems for highly complex capital equipment, combining system-level architecture with hands-on engineering execution. The position owns projects end-to-end, driving technical decisions, timelines, and cross-functional coordination to support advanced product development.

This organization is a global technology leader that develops highly specialized equipment used in advanced manufacturing environments. Their systems enable some of the world's most sophisticated products and support high-volume production for leading global customers.

Description

This role will report directly into the Director of Electrical Engineering and be responsible for:

• Designing and developing electrical systems including power distribution, PCB layouts, and system-level architectures
• Executing engineering projects across the full lifecycle, from concept through validation and production
• Driving project timelines, coordinating deliverables, and ensuring on-time execution across cross-functional teams
• Collaborating with mechanical, process, and manufacturing teams to integrate complex electromechanical systems
• Conducting design reviews, presenting technical concepts, and communicating progress to broader stakeholder groups
• Implementing and managing engineering change processes within structured systems
• Evaluating components, vendors, and technologies to ensure reliability, performance, and cost efficiency
• Supporting testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to optimize system performance

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• 5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering within complex equipment or high-tech manufacturing environments
• Strong experience in power distribution, PCB design, or system-level electrical engineering
• Proven ability to own projects and drive execution in cross-functional settings
• Experience with design tools such as Altium, PADS, or PSpice
• Familiarity with formal change management processes (e.g., Windchill or similar systems)
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to technical and non-technical audiences
• Background in semiconductor equipment or adjacent industries such as medical devices or capital equipment preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job Offer

The candidate will receive:

• Competitive salary and potential for salary growth
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation/sick leave
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A positive work environment that values collaboration and innovation
• Work-life balance and flexible scheduling options
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources
• Engaging and challenging projects that foster skill development
• Supportive and inclusive company culture
• Networking opportunities within the industry
• Potential for performance-based bonuses or incentives.
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.