Electrical Design Engineer – Marietta, OH
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Electrical Design Engineer – Marietta, OH
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Location: Marietta, OH
Starting Salary: [Insert starting salary] — higher depending on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and ongoing improvement of power distribution and protection equipment.
This position focuses on product-level electrical design, including component selection, circuit development, thermal considerations, system integration, technical documentation, and hands-on troubleshooting.
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
Description as published by Qualdoc.
