Mid-Level Electrical Engineer - Industrial Automation & Test

Goddard • Wilmington, MA

6d • $110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Goddard is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer specializing in Industrial Automation & Test to join their team. This role involves end-to-end design of industrial control and power panels, selection and sizing of electrical components, and the development of custom harnessing. The engineer will also be responsible for creating test plans, fixtures, and procedures to ensure hardware performance, safety, and compliance. This position requires the ability to read, interpret, and debug complex schematics and control system architectures, as well as configure, test, and debug PLC and HMI software. A key aspect of the role includes contributing to compliance and risk activities related to various industrial standards and safety considerations. The engineer will provide support to vendors, the manufacturing floor, and internal stakeholders, documenting designs accurately and managing updates through ECO workflows. The role requires semi-independent work, taking on new challenges, assisting senior engineers, and clear communication of technical risks and status. The engineer will also play a part in shaping the team's culture and technical practices. Travel may be required.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 3–5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Industrial automation and/or automated equipment development (machine builders, contract development, robotics, semiconductor, medical device manufacturing equipment, or similar).
• Low-voltage control systems and power systems up to 480 VAC.
• Test fixture design and hardware test engineering — instrumentation, data acquisition, automated test setup, and characterization.
• Motors and controls: servo/stepper/BLDC drives, encoders, motion controllers, and closed-loop tuning.
• Sensor integration and signal conditioning across analog and digital signals.
• PLC and HMI programming with Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, or equivalent platforms (safety PLCs a plus), and industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, CANopen, IIoT / Industry 4.0).
• Electrical design and documentation software: EPLAN Electric P8, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Schematic capture and PCB design (Altium Designer, KiCAD) for custom electronics, including power supplies and signal conditioning.
• Panel safety considerations: SCCR, arc flash, LOTO, and design to global standards (NFPA 79, NEC, IEC/EN 60204-1, ISO 12100, ISO 13849-1, UL 508A, CE, TÜV). UL 508A MTR a plus.
• Embedded systems and firmware development in C/C++ for support of custom electronics.
• Scripting and test automation in Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB.
• Familiarity with ECO / PLM workflows for design change management.

Nice To Haves

• Safety PLCs a plus
• UL 508A MTR a plus

Responsibilities

• Design industrial control and power panels end-to-end: schematics, one-line diagrams, panel layouts, wire run lists, BOMs, and assembly drawings for machine control, junction boxes, and test fixtures.
• Select and size electrical components: circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, terminal blocks, power supplies, drives, switches, cabinet assemblies, and associated wiring.
• Design custom harnessing and interconnection cabling for integrated systems.
• Develop test plans, test fixtures, and test procedures to validate hardware performance, safety, and compliance against project requirements and applicable standards.
• Read, interpret, and debug schematics and control system architectures end-to-end — from sensors and signal conditioning through motor drives, controllers, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Configure, test, and debug PLC and HMI software, including network communications for SCADA where applicable.
• Contribute to compliance and risk activities (NFPA 79, NEC, IEC/EN 60204-1, ISO 12100, ISO 13849-1, UL 508A, CE, TÜV) appropriate to the program, including panel safety considerations such as SCCR, arc flash, and LOTO.
• Provide engineering support to panel vendors, the manufacturing floor, and internal stakeholders across sales, service, and purchasing.
• Document designs accurately for field service and customer support; use ECO (Engineering Change Order) workflows within PLM systems to manage design updates.
• Work semi-independently, take on new challenges, and assist senior engineers in problem identification, root-cause analysis, and structured troubleshooting.
• Communicate technical risks, challenges, and status clearly to internal team members, management, and customers.
• Help shape the culture and technical practices of Goddard's electrical engineering team.
• Travel as needed (valid driver's license and vehicle required).

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off
• Sick leave
• Bereavement time
• 401(k)-retirement plan with 3% company contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company contributes 80% of monthly premiums for all medical plan options
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave
• Company and team events (weekly social hours, Athletic Club outings, department outings)

What This Job Offers

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