Electrical Design Engineer – Marietta, OH
Power Distribution Electrical Design Engineer Location: Marietta, OH Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Position Overview Seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and ongoing improvement of power distribution equipment. This role combines electrical design, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, product documentation, and safety certification support.
Key Responsibilities Develop electrical designs for power distribution and protection equipment.
Select electrical components and interconnection hardware based on system requirements.
Support thermal design and mechanical packaging concepts for electrical products.
Apply knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, magnetics, and thermal systems .
Develop engineering specifications and technical requirements for power protection systems.
Design switchboard power and control circuits .
Create and maintain electrical schematics, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and other engineering documentation.
Support the qualification and integration of third-party devices into power distribution equipment.
Participate in hardware design reviews to evaluate product performance and reliability.
Prepare and contribute to customer and manufacturing documentation, test procedures, and technical reports.
Provide sustaining engineering support for both newly launched and existing power protection products.
Troubleshoot electrical systems and subsystems through hands-on testing and analysis.
Support product safety certification activities with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL), including applicable UL, CSA, and IEC standards .
Work with engineering and cross-functional teams to resolve technical and product-related issues.
Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
Experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD drafting software
Experience designing power distribution systems or equipment such as:
PDU (Power Distribution Unit)
STS (Static Transfer Switch)
RPP (Remote Power Panel)
Switchboards
Preferred Qualifications Experience using electrical engineering laboratory equipment, such as:
Oscilloscopes
Network analyzers
Signal generators
Knowledge of three-phase electrical systems and power systems
Strong laboratory and hands-on testing skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Excellent written, verbal, and technical documentation skills
Why Consider This Opportunity? This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on with power distribution and protection systems, contributing to electrical product design from development and qualification through manufacturing, certification, and sustaining engineering. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.