Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Electrical Design Engineer

Location : Henrico, VA

Overview :

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Hire Type : Direct Hire

Job Summary :

The Electrical Design Engineer will collaborate with various departments, including sales, project management, procurement, production, and quality assurance, to develop electrical designs for critical power systems. This role requires problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage projects within schedule and budget constraints. The engineer will also ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Job Duties :

• Develop electrical designs for critical power systems, ranging from standard to complex configurations.
• Meet with stakeholders to establish requirements for new or existing products or electrical systems.
• Work closely with a team of engineers and CAD designers on engineering projects.
• Create user-friendly operation and maintenance manuals.
• Validate testing using manual procedures, testing tools, and database queries.
• Maintain cross-functional relationships with design engineers, quality teams, and production teams.
• Work with the quality team to assess quality metrics and analyze product design and production times.
• Promote a culture of electrical safety within the department and company.
• Create prototypes, conduct testing, and analyze results.
• Provide support throughout the manufacturing process to ensure design specifications are met.
• Analyze and troubleshoot issues that arise during manufacturing and recommend solutions.
• Deliver project-related documentation, including Bill of Materials (BOMs), production drawings, test plans, and operation manuals.
• Manage change control and ensure smooth project execution.
• Travel and availability beyond normal business hours may be required.

Qualifications :

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.