Electrical Design Engineer

ASSA ABLOY • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Electrical Design Engineer joins the New Product Development team and contributes to the design, development, testing, and launch of electrical and electromechanical products and integrated systems, from concept through production. The role works with product management, engineering, production, quality, supply chain, procurement, sales, marketing, and external suppliers to ensure designs meet customer, performance, safety, cost, and manufacturing requirements.

The engineer develops electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, bills of material, technical specifications, 3D models, and engineering drawings, including using SolidWorks. The position also designs and integrates electrical control systems, supports prototyping and validation, and provides technical guidance during manufacturing builds. Responsibilities extend across project planning, design reviews, testing, regulatory compliance, product launch, engineering changes, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in electrical design, controls engineering, automation, or product development, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Experience designing electrical control systems for industrial equipment, automated systems, or electromechanical products.
• Experience with electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with UL, NEC, NFPA, IEC, and other applicable electrical standards.
• Experience with product development processes, design validation, and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution, industrial controls, automation systems, and component selection.
• Proficiency in creating and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.
• Knowledge of PLCs, relays, contactors, motor starters, VFDs, sensors, encoders, safety circuits, and communication protocols.
• Strong project management, troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• DriveWorks experience.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial communication networks.
• Master’s degree in a related engineering field.
• Experience with industrial gate systems, access control systems, perimeter security products, or similar electromechanical equipment.
• Experience with functional safety systems and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of battery, solar, low-voltage, and wireless communication systems.
• Familiarity with DFM, DFMEA, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• PMP, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and development of electrical and electromechanical products that meet customer requirements, safety standards, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, bills of material, technical specifications, 3D models, and engineering drawings.
• Design and integrate electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, relays, motors, actuators, power distribution, and communications devices.
• Support product prototyping, testing, and validation to verify design performance and reliability.
• Evaluate and recommend electrical components and technologies to improve product functionality and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, sales, and marketing teams during product development and launch.
• Work with suppliers and vendors to identify, source, and qualify electrical components and assemblies.
• Provide technical guidance during prototype and production builds, and help ensure designs are manufacturable, serviceable, and cost-effective.
• Manage electrical engineering activities throughout product development, including concept development, design, testing, validation, and production launch.
• Create and maintain project schedules, deliverables, and documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and project status meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support Engineering Change Orders and continuous product improvement initiatives.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate electrical system performance, functionality, durability, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, analyze test results, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure products comply with applicable regulatory, safety, and industry standards, and support certifications and agency approvals as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve product performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, electrical design practices, automation trends, and industry standards.
• Contribute to engineering process development and standardization of design guidelines and best practices.

Benefits

• Regular feedback, training, and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to grow a role locally, regionally, or internationally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior