Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Leesburg (VA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Sick Leave

Medical, dental, vision

401k plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Descripción de la vacante

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineer in Leesburg, VA to design, develop, test, and improve electrical systems for industrial manufacturing equipment.

You will work with Manufacturing, Mechanical, Quality, and Operations to deliver reliable electrical solutions and troubleshoot production issues. The role requires hands-on experience with electrical design, control systems, and manufacturing environments, plus familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70 and safety standards.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing or automation environment.
• Ability to read and develop electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment and control systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar tools.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop electrical power and control systems for industrial equipment.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs.
• Develop electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical or similar software.
• Support PLC/HMI-based control systems, including programming and troubleshooting.
• Select electrical components including motors, VFDs, contactors, transformers, sensors, and protective devices.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls problems on manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Perform system testing, validation, and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with production and mechanical teams to resolve design issues.
• Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and upgrades.
• Improve existing designs for reliability and manufacturability.
• Maintain engineering documentation and test procedures.

Conocimientos

Electrical power & control circuits

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI programming

Modbus protocols

Motors/Drives/VFDs

Sensors & instrumentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Herramientas

AutoCAD Electrical

Descripción del empleo

Electrical Engineer

21701 Frederick $80,000 - $110,000 per year

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands‑on Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of electrical systems used in industrial manufacturing equipment.

This position will work closely with Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Quality, and Operations to develop reliable, manufacturable electrical solutions while troubleshooting equipment and production issues. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical design fundamentals with practical experience working around manufacturing equipment, controls, and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical power and control systems for industrial equipment.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single‑line diagrams, panel layouts, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Develop electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical or comparable electrical design software.
• Support PLC/HMI‑based control systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Select electrical components including motors, VFDs, contactors, transformers, disconnects, sensors, and protective devices.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls problems on manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Perform system testing, validation, and root‑cause analysis.
• Partner directly with production and mechanical engineering teams to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
• Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and upgrades.
• Improve existing electrical designs for reliability, manufacturability, cost, and ease of assembly.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, test procedures, specifications, and as‑built drawings.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable electrical and safety requirements, including NEC/NFPA 70 where applicable.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement initiatives involving equipment reliability, quality, productivity, and safety.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Electrical engineering experience within industrial manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, automation, or a similar environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical power and control circuits.
• Ability to read and develop electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment and control systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical CAD tools.
• Strong analytical and root‑cause problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with manufacturing/production personnel in a hands‑on environment.

Preferred

• PLC programming experience with platforms such as Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, or AutomationDirect.
• HMI programming experience.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus.
• Knowledge of motors, drives/VFDs, sensors, relays, instrumentation, and industrial control panels.
• Experience supporting equipment commissioning or field installation.
• Familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70 and UL 508A.
• Experience designing equipment for manufacturability and reliability.

BENEFITS

• Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law
• Benefit offerings for full‑time employment include medical, dental, vision, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan offered
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled