Electrical Engineer

Detroit Manufacturing Systems • Wixom, MI

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About The Position

Join Voltava’s engineering team to design, integrate, test, and continuously improve electrical systems, partnering with mechanical, manufacturing, controls, and cross-functional teams. The role spans concept development and prototyping through production, including solving engineering challenges that affect product performance, quality, reliability, and manufacturability. It involves hands-on work designing systems and prototypes and troubleshooting issues on the production floor.

Requirements

• Experience designing, integrating, testing, or troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Ability to read, create, and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience selecting electrical components and documenting engineering designs.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills using tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other laboratory equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and collaborate effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in both engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing or integrating electrical systems for drones, robotics, automated equipment, or other electromechanical products.
• Experience with PCB design, embedded systems, battery systems, motors, or motor controllers.
• Experience developing manufacturing tests, production test equipment, or automated testing systems.
• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and transitioning products from development into production.
• Experience with electrical CAD tools and engineering documentation systems.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems in a production or high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, and system interfaces.
• Select electrical components based on performance, availability, reliability, and cost.
• Develop and maintain electrical Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation.
• Build, test, and troubleshoot prototypes, assemblies, and production equipment.
• Develop electrical test procedures, acceptance criteria, and production test equipment.
• Diagnose electrical failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support manufacturing teams with technical guidance, troubleshooting, and clear work instructions.
• Identify and implement design improvements that enhance reliability, quality, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, controls, and other engineering teams to integrate power, controls, sensors, communications, and embedded systems.
• Participate in design reviews, product revisions, and engineering change activities.
• Support the transition of designs from development into repeatable, production-ready processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage may be included.
• Retirement savings programs with employer contributions may be included.
• Tuition reimbursement may be included.
• Paid time off and holidays may be included.
• Employee assistance resources may be included.
• Wellness programs and additional benefits may be included.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time