Mechanical - Electrical Design Engineer

Engineer, Design Location: North Haven, CT Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite at our new North Haven facility. Flexible hours may be available. After training and demonstrated proficiency, employees may be eligible to work remotely up to one day per week.

Experience Level: Entry Level to 2 Years

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, bills of materials, drawings, and project requirements to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and quality compliance.
• Prepare comprehensive customer submittal packages, including general notes, specifications, one-line diagrams, elevation on and plan views, nameplate schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Develop detailed design and layout drawings for doors, control panels, enclosures, and related assemblies.
• Create, update, and maintain engineering drawings, bills of materials, and support documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in order reviews, technical reviews, and project kickoff meetings to confirm scope, clarify requirements, identify missing information, and resolve technical questions before engineering begins.
• Prepare and release shop-floor documenta on, including wire lists, wire markers, device labels, wire-machine files, and manufacturing drawings.
• Collaborate with and support cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Testing, and Field Service.
• Monitor assigned engineering deliverables and communicate project progress, design concerns, technical risks, and potential schedule impacts to key stakeholders.
• Process Engineering Change Notices and maintain accurate, revision-controlled engineering records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to design practices, documentation quality, and engineering processes.

Education Trade school certificate, Associate degree, or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Technology, Engineering, CAD, Drafting, or a related technical field.

Experience And Skills

• 0–2 years of relevant engineering, drafting, or OEM manufacturing experience.
• Experience creating or modifying AutoCAD or similar CAD drawings.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, one-line diagrams, and bills of materials.
• Proficiency with CAD software, Microsoft Office, and electronic file-management tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively
• Preferred Qualifications
• Exposure to low and medium-voltage switchgear assemblies/systems and associated equipment in compliance with IEEE/ANSI, IEC, UL and NEC/NFPA 70E standards
• Experience with tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Bentley Promise, SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or similar design software.
• Exposure to electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, panel layouts, enclosure designs, wiring diagrams, or electromechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with bills of materials, customer submittal packages, shop-floor documentation, wire lists, wire markers, device labels, nameplate schedules, or manufacturing drawings.
• Basic understanding of electrical components and devices, including breakers, relays, terminal blocks, switches, transformers, control devices, and related panel components.

Core Competencies

• Accountability and ownership
• Positive, solution-oriented mindset
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Organization and attention to detail
• Teamwork and effective communication

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. …