Electrical Engineer I

Cox Enterprises • Oklahoma City, OK

5d • $65,500 - $98,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Cox Automotive is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer I to join our Lab R&D team focused on electric vehicle (EV) battery servicing technologies. This entry-level role involves designing, testing, and building electronic systems and prototypes, with hands-on work in both lab and production environments. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to support innovation in EV battery diagnostics and instrumentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as 4 years’ experience in a related field.
• Experience with schematic capture and multilayer PCB design.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience (internships or graduate-level projects may qualify).
• Proficiency in hand soldering (PTH and SMT).
• Skilled in using test equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters, etc.).
• Experience programming embedded devices in C++.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, email communication, and technical documentation tools (Word or LaTeX).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Familiarity with Cadsoft Eagle or Kicad.
• Knowledge of IPC-2221A board design standards.
• Experience with communication protocols such as CAN bus and RS-485.
• Background in power electronics and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Exposure to industrial instrumentation and automation systems.
• Hands-on experience with machine shop tools (lathe, mill, bandsaw).
• Experience with AVR microcontrollers and impedance spectroscopy.
• Understanding of lithium battery technologies.

Responsibilities

• Gains familiarity with Electrical Engineering concepts, practices, and methodologies.
• With guidance, performs or assists with aa variety of electrical engineering responsibilities, including:
• Design and test electrical circuits for EV battery measurement and diagnostics.
• Build and modify electronic prototypes in collaboration with the E-lab production team.
• Create and maintain documentation for wiring harnesses and electrical diagrams.
• Perform hardware and firmware testing, debugging, and validation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members.
• Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

What This Job Offers

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