Senior Electrical Engineer- Industrial Control Panel Design

Senior Electrical Engineer
- Industrial Control Panel Design

12001 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA

The Senior Electrical Engineer serves as a technical expert responsible for advanced electrical system design of control panels and integrated thermal systems. This role leads complex projects, ensures regulatory compliance, drives platform development and standardization activities, and supports customer engagement and mentors junior engineers.

• Lead electrical design of complex control panels and integrated thermal systems.
• Lead projects to drive product extension and/or standardization activities.
• Author and validate P&IDs, schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, test documentation, manuals, and manufacturing documentation.
• Interpret customer specifications and develop compliant system solutions.
• Specify components and instrumentation in accordance with customer requirements, applicable codes, and cost requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UL508A, NEC, CE, IEC, ATEX, and hazardous area requirements.
• Generate cost estimates and support internal and external quotation activities.
• Review supplier quotations for technical adequacy and compliance.
• Support manufacturing supplier escalations, troubleshooting and validation testing.
• Collaborate with heater designers, product specialists and account managers to develop optimized system solutions.
• Lead design reviews and ensure design for manufacturability principles are applied.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 6–8+ years of industrial electrical design experience.
• Strong experience designing and supporting power and control panels.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical codes and hazardous area classifications as they pertain to control panel design and integration.
• Experience with customer‑facing technical discussions.
• Proficiency in Solidworks Electrical, Eplan, or equivalent design tools.

• Project leadership experience.
• Knowledge of change control and configuration management.
• Lean or Six Sigma training.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Thorough attention to detail and documentation.
• Able to communicate and interact with suppliers, customers, account managers, and internal teams.

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.