Electrical Engineer

Location: Platte City

Position Title:

Electrical Engineer Reporting to:
President of Engineering Department:
Engineering Who We Are Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots dating back to 1954.Our mission is forging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support. We accomplish this by designing, manufacturing, and supporting industry-leading power generation equipment while investing in innovative technology, exceptional people, and continuous improvement.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented engineers who are passionate about solving complex challenges, improving products, and developing innovative solutions. We believe in promoting from within and investing in our people, providing opportunities to expand your technical expertise and advance your career.

If you're driven, collaborative, and excited to make an impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to have you on our team.

Job Summary The Electrical Engineer supports the design, development, optimization, and troubleshooting of electrical systems within our Generator Manufacturing Division. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our generator products meet the highest standards of performance, safety, quality, and reliability.

Working closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Operations, the Electrical Engineer develops electrical designs, supports production, analyzes system performance, and drives continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing process.

What You'll DoDesign, develop, validate, and maintain electrical systems, wiring harnesses, control panels, and power distribution systems for generator products.

Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and technical documentation using CAD software.

Collaborate with Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Industrial Engineers to integrate electrical systems into new and existing generator designs.

Support production and assembly operations by troubleshooting electrical issues and providing timely technical solutions.

Perform root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve product and manufacturing issues.

Analyze production and test data to identify trends, improve system performance, and reduce electrical failures.

Develop, implement, and document engineering changes while maintaining revision control and engineering documentation.

Establish electrical testing procedures, inspection criteria, validation methods, and quality control plans.

Support new product development, prototype builds, pilot production, and product launches.

Assist in developing operator work instructions and training documentation for electrical assembly and testing.

Research new technologies, electrical components, and testing methods to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and efficiency.

Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes, UL, NEC, CSA, and industry standards.

Participate in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.

Support customer and field service teams with technical expertise as needed.

Follow all company safety policies and quality standards.

Perform additional engineering duties as assigned.

What Makes You Successful Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Passion for designing reliable, high-quality electrical systems.

Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and manufacturing challenges.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence.

Effective communication and collaboration across multiple departments.

Ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Positive attitude with a team-first mindset.

Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence.

Why Join Central Power?

At Central Power Systems & Services, our engineers help power critical infrastructure across North America. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, ideas are valued, and career growth is supported.

We believe in investing in our employees through technical development, leadership opportunities, and hands-on experience with industry-leading power generation equipment.

Benefits Include Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Training & Professional Development Career Growth Opportunities Employee Referral Program Positive, Team-Oriented Work Environment Qualifications Required Bachelor 's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.

Zero (0) to five (5) years of experience in electrical design, testing, manufacturing support, or power systems engineering.

Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Inventor, ETAP, or similar electrical design software.

Strong understanding of electrical schematics, control systems, wiring diagrams, and power distribution.

Experience troubleshooting electrical…