Entry Level Electrical Design Engineer (Northwestern 2025)

(Hybrid)
Description
Are you passionate about electrical design? As an Entry-Level Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll gain hands-on experience while expanding your expertise in electrical design software, custom control panel design, wiring, schematics, and more! You'll work on innovative projects across diverse industries, collaborate in a team-oriented environment, and apply your technical knowledge to real-world challenges.

Note: The expected start date for this position is Summer 2026.*

About DMC
DMC is a leading engineering consulting firm, delivering high-caliber engineering and custom software development services globally. Specializing in innovative solutions for manufacturing, testing, and product development, our expertise spans industries from aerospace to consumer-packaged goods to healthcare, and more. Our engineers excel in staying ahead of cutting-edge technologies and ensuring top-notch solutions. We prioritize technical excellence and cultivate a collaborative environment for independent and team-based work, reflecting our commitment to professional growth and providing forward-thinking solutions to clients.

Responsibilities

• Designs custom control panels, bill of materials, wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams, and one-line power distribution drawings
• Conducts IO checkout and validation
• Performs enclosure FLA and heat dissipation calculations
• Creates and maintains AutoCAD Electrical templates, blocks and symbols library
• Organizes and maintains project drawings and technical information
• Researches components and identifies electrical requirements from data sheets/manuals
• Manages time effectively across multiple projects

Requirements
Engineer Level I (0-1 years of relevant experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (3.4 GPA minimum)
• Familiar with electrical schematics
• Familiar with electrical design software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or EPlan preferred) 
• Understanding of motors, instrumentation and other electrical components with guidance
• Ability to comprehend and explain simple control circuits (on/off, latching, etc.)
• Capable of occasional travel
• Access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel

ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at DMC must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. §  1157-1158. 

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