Electrical Engineer

The Pond Guy•Armada, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer will join a small, collaborative engineering team at The Pond Guy / Airmax, Inc., developing and supporting products for the pond, lake, and water-garden markets. This hands-on role takes electrical systems from initial ideas through design, prototyping, testing, validation, and production, working across fabrication and R&D facilities. The engineer will collaborate with mechanical, software, and production teams as well as external manufacturers, and will help ensure products meet design, safety, and quality standards. Pond-industry knowledge is not required; job-specific training is provided. This is a full-time, salaried, on-site position at 15425 Chets Way, 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. The work involves both lab or shop and office settings, including computer-based tasks and hands-on work with small components and packages.

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.
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or Mechatronics.
Experience in design for manufacturing.
Strong understanding of electrical engineering design principles, methodologies, and best practices.
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 and demonstrate manual dexterity when working with small components.
Ability to 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 with mechanical, software, and production teams to advance new product development.
Provide external manufacturers with electrical and controls design direction, feedback, and technical support throughout production.
Prepare and maintain product-development documentation and progress reports aligned with project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
Inspect completed installations and monitor operations for compliance with design and safety standards, including ETL/UL and internal quality requirements.
Diagnose, analyze, and resolve electrical and control-system issues to maintain product reliability and performance.