Overview :
Seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience in SolidWorks Electrical to design and model electrical box assemblies. This individual will collaborate closely with our production, purchasing, and supplier teams to develop, optimize, and transition electrical assemblies for external manufacturing. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable bridging design, production, and supplier communication to ensure robust, manufacturable electrical solutions.
Responsibilities :
Electrical Design & Modeling
Create detailed electrical box assembly models in SolidWorks Electrical based on production team concepts.
Develop wiring diagrams, layouts, schematics, and complete BOMs (Bills of Materials) for assemblies.
Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, and serviceability.
Collaboration with Production
Partner with the production team to develop and refine first article electrical box layouts.
Incorporate feedback from technicians and engineers into final designs.
Supplier Support & Outsourcing
Collaborate with purchasing to identify and qualify external suppliers for electrical assembly production.
Provide technical documentation and support to suppliers during quoting and build stages.
Review supplier questions, design clarifications, and deviations as needed.
Manufacturing & Quality Support
Inspect and evaluate electrical assemblies received from suppliers.
Support root cause and continuous improvement efforts for electrical designs and assembly quality.
Implement design updates or corrective actions based on production and field feedback.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical (required).
Experience with electrical box design, wiring harnesses, and panel layouts.
Understanding of electrical manufacturing processes, component selection, and BOM management.
Strong collaboration and communication skills to interface with production, suppliers, and purchasing.
Hands-on mindset with a focus on practical, manufacturable solutions.
Experience in outsourced electrical assembly production or supplier management.
Familiarity with industrial control panels or thermal management systems.
Knowledge of relevant UL, NEC, or industrial electrical standards.
$90,000 to $110,000 (based on experience)
Full benefits package available.
No relocation assistance is available for this position.
Electrical Designer • Elmhurst, IL, US