Senior Electrical Engineer
About the role
A company dedicated to construction, engineering, manufacturing, and renewable energy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Product Engineering team in Menasha, WI. The ideal candidate will support the design and qualification of electrical components, sub-systems, multi-level assemblies, and system architecture for products in the renewable energy, microgrid, EV charging, crypto mining, and data center markets.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance to designers and less experienced engineers in design activities
- Reviews technical drawings and electrical specifications to ensure proper application of products within electrical and electro-mechanical assemblies
- Supports the design of electrical components and sub-systems for power/low voltage products including component selection, wire harness creation, assembly design and installation
- Performs complex design calculations to ensure design compliance with project requirements or reviews others work for correctness
- Studies and understands related government and industry standards that govern the products being developed
- Produces relevant documentation needed to meet project goals, electrical schematics, electrical component prints, electrical assemblies, and compliance documents
- Interacts with the Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Industrial Engineering staff on a regular basis
- Supports the creation of 2D prints and 3D models for piece parts components
- Supports the creation of complex 3D layouts of top-level and sub-level assemblies
- Develops product Bill of Material structures to allow for modularity and configurability of products
- Prepares Bills of Materials and prepares Change Notices to release components and assemblies
- Supports costing activities to ensure pricing targets are achieved at the project level
- Supports the creation of technical manuals for operation and maintenance of related products
- Self-checks own work to ensure accuracy to established drawing and design specifications and standards
- Provides technical assistance for prototype and pilot builds along with production support as needed
- Works with suppliers to integrate various components into higher level system designs
- Serves as a resource for service, aftermarket, and installation teams as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of experience with working knowledge in 2D/3D CAD design software (Inventor, CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo)
- Design experience with low voltage electrical circuits and PLC controllers
- Electrical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action experience
Preferred
- 8 years of product design experience preferred
- Design experience in electrical components or equipment within the energy industry preferred
- Design experience with programming languages and controls software preferred
- Manufacturing and field support experience preferred
- Proven ability to lead designers and other engineers preferred
Work Schedule
This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.
Work Location
This role requires work to be done Onsite from our Menasha, WI office. Our onsite roles include a high level of workplace and schedule flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance. Menasha, WI offers an excellent quality of life with a low cost of living, short commute times, and a strong sense of community. Located in the heart of the Fox Valley and along Lake Winnebago, the area provides access to outdoor recreation, safe neighborhoods, and top-rated schools. Just minutes from Appleton and within easy reach of Green Bay and Milwaukee, Menasha combines small-town living with convenient access to dining, entertainment, sports, and regional travel, making it an ideal place to relocate and build a long-term career.