Senior Product Design Engineer

Tom Trese; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves leading the design and development of electrical products, ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 6+ years of experience. Familiarity with Autodesk CAD tools, electric motor fundamentals, and industry standards such as UL and IEC is essential for success. The position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience focused on electrical or rotating machinery design.
• Experience with Autodesk CAD tools and engineering analysis methods.
• Familiarity with UL, IEC, NEMA, CE, RoHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical products from concept through production release.
• Generate and review engineering calculations and CAD models.
• Perform analyses to optimize motor performance and reliability.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Autodesk CAD tools

Engineering analysis methods

Electric motor fundamentals

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Job description

The Senior Product Design Engineer will provide technical leadership in the design, development, and sustainment of electrical products. This role is a hands‑on technical contributor responsible for executing product designs, supporting manufacturing, and driving continuous improvement across existing and new platforms.

The Senior Design Engineer works cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Customers to deliver reliable, cost‑effective electrical product solutions that meet performance, quality, and regulatory requirements. This position will also provide mentorship of other engineers and technical staff.

• Design and develop electrical products from concept through production release.
• Generate and review engineering calculations, CAD models, drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Perform and interpret electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical analyses to optimize motor performance and reliability.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities; analyze results and implement design improvements.
• Assist with product qualification, life testing, and compliance testing.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable, repeatable, and cost‑effective (DFM/DFA).
• Provide engineering support for production issues, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Participate in value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support customer applications by reviewing requirements, evaluating feasibility, and assisting with technical solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to resolve technical issues and support product launches.
• Participate in annual budget discussions and cost reduction projects.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid‑level engineers, promoting best practices in design, documentation, and problem solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of engineering experience, with a strong focus on electrical or rotating machinery design.
• Experience with Autodesk CAD tools and engineering analysis methods.
• Working knowledge of electric motor fundamentals: windings, magnets, laminations, bearings, insulation systems.
• Familiarity with applicable standards (UL, IEC, NEMA, CE, RoHS).