Engineer II

Welbilt•New Albany, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an intermediate-level electrical engineering position based onsite in New Albany, Indiana. Under general supervision, the Engineer II applies established engineering principles and methods to support the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of commercial foodservice equipment. The role designs, evaluates, and enhances electrical and electromechanical products, systems, and processes, including systems containing electronics and software. The engineer works independently on routine assignments and collaborates with cross-functional teams, receiving guidance on complex or non-routine issues. The position leads assigned electrical projects and supports product performance, quality, safety, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance. It provides technical support to Manufacturing, Quality, Service, Sales, and Product Management for product launches, production issues, and customer-related technical concerns. The position reports directly to the Director of Engineering and may require travel up to 15%. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of electrical engineering experience, including product design, development, testing, validation, and manufacturing support.
Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, concepts, and practices, and the ability to apply sound engineering judgment to product development and problem resolution.
Ability to read, interpret, and create electrical schematics, logic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
Experience with electrical component selection, troubleshooting, verification, and reliability testing.
Project management, organizational, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product management teams.
Working knowledge of software validation methodologies and engineering documentation standards.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
Ability to work mandatory overtime, flexible hours, and/or overtime on short notice.
Ability to work throughout a warehouse environment, including standing, walking, kneeling, and navigating production areas; the role may also require sitting for long periods and working on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CAD and electrical design software; CREO 3D Wire Harness Development is specifically preferred.
Familiarity with UL, CSA, CE, NSF, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Familiarity with embedded controls, PCB design, motors, sensors, power distribution systems, or related technologies.
Foodservice equipment industry experience.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and improve electrical and electromechanical products, components, and systems to meet performance, quality, safety, and cost objectives.
Perform engineering analyses, testing, validation, and troubleshooting to verify performance, reliability, and compliance with applicable standards.
Lead assigned electrical projects and maintain engineering documentation, including specifications, bills of materials, assembly instructions, and engineering change records.
Serve as a technical resource for Manufacturing, Quality, Service, Sales, and Product Management, supporting product launches, production issues, and customer-related technical concerns.
Identify and implement product and process improvements that enhance quality, reliability, manufacturability, operational efficiency, and customer experience.
Support projects containing hardware and software.
Develop and execute design verification, validation, and test protocols.
Test and troubleshoot embedded software applications and control systems.
Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, concept evaluations, project schedules, cost analyses, and progress updates.
Create and maintain schematics, specifications, 3D wiring models, bills of materials, and controls documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introductions, production issues, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.