Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

Industrialelectricmanufacturing; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 146,400 - 222,040; Full time

Job summary

Industrialelectricmanufacturing is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer responsible for designing low and medium voltage power systems. The candidate will serve as the primary technical interface and lead coordination with mechanical designers to develop optimized layouts.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience, the candidate will also mentor junior engineers, select components, and ensure that designs are compliant with specifications.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $146,400.00 - $222,040.00 per year based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Previous field service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design low and medium voltage power systems.
• Lead coordination with mechanical designers for optimized layouts.
• Select and validate components, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

Design & Troubleshooting

Industrial Automation

Mentoring Junior Engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent professional experience

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world‑class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Position Summary

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the design of low and medium voltage power systems and acts as the primary technical interface for the equipment they are assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Create bill of material and drawing packages for manufacture for complex and highly customized equipment, applying advanced understanding of IEM products and systems.
• Performing design, troubleshooting, and commissioning job functions for assigned projects.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for the equipment design during the manufacturing and testing phases, resolving technical inquiries as needed.
• Lead coordination with mechanical designers to develop optimized layouts, front views, and plan views for complex switchgear and switchboard designs.
• Select and validate components, creating detailed bills of materials and verifying material compatibility and compliance with specifications.
• Independently author sequence of operation documents and verify system functionality aligns with design intent, mentor junior engineers on sequence development.
• Work with test and field service teams to verify system operation to the design and written sequence of operations.
• Support factory witness tests, troubleshooting issues in real‑time and communicating technical solutions to both internal and customer teams.
• Provide advanced design support to IEM’s product offerings and customer requirements, identifying design risks and proposing solutions during project execution.
• Serve as a technical resource for sales and project management, attending customer meetings, addressing design inquiries, and assisting in proposal development.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers, sharing knowledge, reviewing designs, and providing technical guidance to promote team growth.
• Complete short field assignments where troubleshooting, design consultation, customer meetings, or engineering support is required (generally less than 5 days at a time and not to exceed 15% of total time)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a related field.
• Previous field service experience, knowledge and understanding is a big plus.
• Industrial automation experience is a big plus.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $146,400.00 - $222,040.00 per year, based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Non‑Discrimination Statement

IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.