Entry-Level Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Marietta, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Starting Salary: From $70,000 annually, with higher compensation available based on experience.
Position Overview
We are looking for a motivated Electrical Design Engineer to join our engineering team and support the design and development of electrical power distribution equipment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, product development, and solving technical challenges while contributing to reliable and safe power solutions.
The successful candidate will assist with electrical design, product documentation, testing, troubleshooting, and product certification throughout the product lifecycle.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist with the electrical design of power distribution equipment, including component selection, thermal design, mechanical packaging support, and interconnection hardware.
Apply engineering principles related to analog and digital circuit design, magnetics, and thermal management.
Develop engineering specifications for power protection and power distribution systems.
Design switchboard power and control circuits.
Create and maintain engineering documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs), electrical schematics, and design records.
Support the integration and qualification of third-party devices used within power distribution equipment.
Participate in hardware design reviews to verify product performance and reliability.
Prepare customer documentation, manufacturing instructions, technical reports, and test procedures.
Provide engineering support for both newly released and existing power protection products.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting of electrical systems and subassemblies.
Assist with product safety certification activities, including compliance with UL, CSA, and IEC standards through recognized testing organizations (NRTLs).
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
Experience using AutoCAD or comparable CAD drafting software.
Experience designing electrical power distribution equipment, including:
Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
Static Transfer Switches (STS)
Remote Power Panels (RPP)
Switchboards
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using electrical engineering laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, and similar test instruments.
Knowledge of three-phase electrical systems and power distribution.
Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
Hands-on laboratory experience with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.