Electrical Engineer I
About The Position
The Electrical Engineer I is a member of the product development team responsible for designing and supporting electrical and control systems for products in the fire protection industry. The role focuses on electrical design, controls integration, and technical documentation, with the goal of ensuring reliable system performance across the product portfolio. The engineer applies engineering principles to develop electrical solutions, integrate hardware and controls, and support products throughout the development lifecycle. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment and requires technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and effective communication.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience designing electrical systems, including AC and DC power distribution, schematics, and electronic circuitry.
- Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, sensor integration, and hardware interfaces.
- Experience creating, analyzing, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electrical and control system designs.
- Proficiency with electrical design and schematic software such as AutoCAD Electrical, KiCAD, Altium, Orcad, or similar ECAD/EDA tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and close attention to detail.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to support technical decisions.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- 0–3 years of experience in electrical engineering, product development, or a related engineering environment.
- Experience designing products to meet EMI/EMC, UL, CE, or other regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations, production implementation, or design-for-manufacturing initiatives.
- Exposure to product testing, validation, and prototype development activities.
- Experience working on cross-functional product development projects from concept through production.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical systems, controls architecture, hardware solutions, and interface specifications based on product and customer requirements.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including electrical schematics, engineering reports, change documentation, and project records.
- Apply established engineering practices, design controls, and regulatory requirements throughout product development.
- Test, validate, and troubleshoot electrical and control system designs to verify functional and performance requirements.
- Develop and review bills of materials, assembly instructions, and test procedures for manufacturing implementation.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to develop and launch products.
- Coordinate with external contractors and suppliers on outsourced design, testing, and product development activities.
- Build, support, and evaluate prototypes; conduct testing and document results to drive design improvements.
- Monitor project progress, communicate status updates, and support on-time completion of development activities.
- Support supplier development, production, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product performance, quality, and manufacturability.
Benefits
- 10% annual incentive opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
