Electrical Design & Product Engineer

The role

You will lead electrical design for manufacturing-focused products and advanced power or control-system applications. You will develop electrical schematics, wiring and harness documentation, and manufacturing-ready BOMs.

What you will do

• Lead electrical design for manufacturing-focused products and advanced power or control-system applications
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring and harness documentation, and manufacturing-ready BOMs
• Drive DfMA improvements and design optimization across product lines
• Support product transfers, NPI activities, factory launches, and production issue resolution
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams
• Apply strong electrical design expertise with manufacturing exposure and controls experience
• Work within industrial, UL-regulated, or complex electromechanical environments
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
• Contribute to projects that impact communities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required
• 2+ years of experience supporting manufacturing-focused electrical engineering, product transfers, and new product introduction
• Electrical design experience using SolidWorks Electrical, E-Plan, or similar
• Experience with electrical schematics, wiring and harness design, wire-kit documentation, and BOM commonization
• Skilled in electrical DfMA and design optimization for manufacturability
• Familiarity with electrical CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar
• Experience supporting product transfers, NPI, factory launches, or production issue resolution
• Manufacturing exposure and controls experience
• Capable of working independently and as a team member
• Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
• Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking

Nice to have

• 5+ years of experience supporting manufacturing-focused electrical engineering, product transfers, and new product introduction
• Background in industrial power equipment, control panels, UL-regulated products, or complex electromechanical assemblies

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Continuing Education Support
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• Paid overtime
• Flexible work schedule
• Relocation Assistance
• Ownership Opportunity

Before you apply

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• We do not offer sponsorship

About the company

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and service to manufacturers across the Midwest and beyond.