Electrical Engineer
About The Position
The Electrical Engineer joins a small, high-impact engineering team developing and supporting electrical and control systems for The Pond Guy / Airmax products. This hands-on role takes designs from concept through prototyping, testing, validation, and production, supporting products such as motors, control panels, wireless communication systems, water-garden controls, and dosing systems. The engineer collaborates with mechanical, software, and production teams and works with external manufacturers to provide design direction and technical support. The position is based in fabrication and R&D spaces within clean, well-lit facilities totaling more than 200,000 square feet. Pond-product expertise is not required; hands-on and visual training is provided. The role is on-site in Armada, Michigan. The schedule is eight hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or Saturday work for projects outside regular business hours. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. Candidates who receive an offer must pass a drug/toxins test and background check.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in AC and DC electronic design, including analog, digital, and/or high-voltage circuit technology and assembly processes.
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering design principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Experience in design for manufacturing.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or Mechatronics.
- Strong understanding of common electrical and mechanical terminology and documentation standards.
- Comfort working in both a lab or shop environment and an office setting.
- Ability to type, sit at a desk, and focus on a computer screen.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions for extended periods; demonstrate manual dexterity with small components; frequently bend, stoop, and stand for long durations; lift, lower, and carry packages typically weighing 25–50 pounds; and handle packages up to 150 pounds with assistance.
- Availability to work eight hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or Saturday work.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead hands-on prototype builds, testing, and validation for motors, control panels, wireless communication systems, water-garden controls, and dosing systems.
- Develop electrical circuits and systems from concept to production, including ideation, schematic design, layout, prototype development, test fixturing, and production oversight.
- Participate in multidisciplinary R&D initiatives, collaborating with mechanical, software, and production teams to advance new product development.
- Work with external manufacturers to provide electrical and controls design direction, feedback, and technical support throughout production.
- Prepare and maintain detailed product-development documentation and progress reports aligned with scope, timelines, and deliverables.
- Inspect completed installations and monitor operations to verify conformance with design and safety standards, including ETL/UL and internal quality requirements.
- Diagnose, analyze, and resolve electrical and control-system issues to support product reliability and performance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits with multiple plan options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay effective immediately, with eight recognized holidays
- 401(k) with employer 4% match and revenue sharing
- Employee referral program
- Additional training programs, including career development and department shadows
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
