Electrical Engineer

About the Company

CaptiveAire is the nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork, and HVAC equipment. With over 40 years of industry leadership, we provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC systems through innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality products and service at the lowest possible price.

We are committed to employee development, offering continuous education opportunities such as sponsorship for Professional Engineering licenses, weekly webinars, and company-developed technical videos. Our decentralized, fast-moving culture encourages collaboration, quick action on ideas, and a focus on end users. Employees value the open-door policy, continuous learning mindset, and the company’s dedication to connections with customers, coworkers, and leadership.

About the Role

As an Electrical Product Design Engineer based at our R&D facility in Pennsylvania, you will work on a dynamic team tackling a variety of tasks. This role blends practical and theoretical knowledge, allowing you to engage with different aspects of our products while maintaining a holistic view of their impact. Travel to manufacturing plants and job sites for hands-on feedback and performance testing is part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and implement electrical systems and products.
• Develop a full understanding of electrical schematics and system design.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits and hardware using tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Handle equipment installation, removal, upgrades, modifications, and electrical assembly.
• Analyze feedback from plants and service teams for product improvements or issue resolution.
• Collaborate with the supply chain team on component acquisition.
• Work with the R&D, sales, application engineering, and service teams to resolve product issues.
• Address software and background issues alongside the internal IT team.
• Travel to manufacturing facilities and job sites as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 0-5 years of engineering design and electrical knowledge.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Understanding of electrical circuits and PCB design.
• Self-motivation to stay current with electrical advances and new technologies.
• Full working knowledge of AutoCAD and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with safety testing and agency approval processes.
• Proficiency with electrical tools and equipment: crimpers, multimeters, connectors, relays, contactors, wire gauges/types, soldering, etc.
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing facilities and job sites.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance (based on medical insurance election).
• 401k with employer match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) based on tenure.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Relocation assistance.

Pay

$65,000–$95,000 base salary, negotiable based on experience, with additional monthly bonuses tied to productivity and profits.

CaptiveAire is an equal opportunity workplace. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship for employment visa status is not available at this time.