Sr. Electrical Engineer

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Detection & Alarm Eng Full Time Ashland, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition :

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Senior Electrical Engineer
Kidde-Fenwal, LLC
Location: 400 Main Street, Ashland, MA, 01721 USA

Kidde Fenwal is the global market leader in designing and manufacturing innovative industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. Our proprietary, fully certified offerings save lives, protect property, and minimize business interruption.

Our brands — Fenwal Controls supports OEMs with gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection products. Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection—deliver highly engineered fire suppression, detection, and control systems across industrial, commercial, and marine sectors.

Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, Kidde Fenwal operates globally, with facilities in the U.S., United Kingdom (KFI-UK), and India (KTI-India). Learn more at

We protect lives, livelihoods, and iconic assets through innovative solutions, strong partnerships, and exceptional customer experiences. Built on a foundation of integrity and safety, we drive results with speed and excellence while fostering innovation and teamwork.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will design, develop, document and maintain electronic gas ignition controls while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians.

This role supports both new product development and sustaining engineering, including electronic hardware design, functional specifications, component qualification, pre-compliance testing, regulatory compliance, and engineering change management. The engineer will contribute throughout the product development lifecycle, from system design and implementation through verification and product support.

The position also involves collaboration with OEM engineering teams to develop new products, perform root cause analysis of field returns, and provide technical support for the application of Fenwal Controls products.

• Design, develop, document and maintain electronic hardware for new gas ignition control products (NPD).
• Contribute throughout the product development lifecycle, including system design, implementation, and verification activities.
• Support sustaining engineering activities, including alternate electrical component identification and qualification.
• Perform root cause analysis of product and field returns and identify and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Develop electrical schematics and clearly communicate design intent to printed circuit board (PCB) designers.
• Review PCB layouts for design errors, omissions, and alignment with electrical design requirements.
• Develop and review functional specifications for technical content and accuracy.
• Develop test plans and support functional, endurance, and environmental testing of electronic gas ignition controls.
• Review and maintain engineering documentation through the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process.
• Participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) activities.
• Support product compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards, including ASHRAE, IEC, CSA, and CE requirements.
• Develop standard work and engineering practices that improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies for current and future product designs.
• Collaborate with OEM engineering teams on new product development, field-return root cause analysis, and technical support for Fenwal Controls products.

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