Electrical Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Design and document electrical systems and components, including cables, wire harnesses, industrial control panels, and cable routing solutions.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, System Interconnect Diagrams (SIDs), and related engineering documentation.
• Support electrical system validation activities by developing test plans, executing tests, and documenting results.
• Assist with system-level integration, testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of electrical and electromechanical systems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to support prototype builds, production issues, and outsourced electrical assemblies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product reliability, manufacturability, quality, and cost reduction.
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including prototype development, design verification, and production readiness efforts.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, procedures, and other product release documentation.
• Support component lifecycle management activities, including obsolescence reviews and alternative part qualification.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, field service, quality, and other engineering teams.
• Participate in MRB activities and dispositioning of nonconforming material.
• Create and support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and assist in implementing design changes through the change control process.
• Contribute to engineering projects under the guidance of senior engineers and engineering management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in electrical system design, development, manufacturing, or sustaining engineering.
• Experience using ECAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Solid Works Electrical, or similar software.
• Experience developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel documentation.
• Familiarity with electrical systems used in industrial equipment, automation systems, semiconductor equipment, additive manufacturing systems, or similar capital equipment.
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, system integration, testing, troubleshooting, or manufacturing support.
• Working knowledge of electrical control systems, PLCs, motion control systems, industrial networking, AC/DC power distribution, and machine safety concepts.
• Experience with Mechanical CAD tools such as Solid Works or AutoCAD for electrical panel layouts and cable routing coordination.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Product Data Management (PDM) systems such as Propel, Arena, Agile, or Solid Works PDM.
• Understanding of engineering documentation practices, drawing standards, and change management processes.
• Familiarity with IEC, UL, CE, or other industrial equipment standards is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to work hands‑on with system assembly, integration, and testing activities.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and a desire to grow technically in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

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