Product Engineer (Electrical Distribution Equipment)

About IEM

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.

Position Summary

The  Product Engineer (Electrical Distribution Equipment)  position is a key member of the Product Engineering team and will provide engineering support for a range of medium and/or low voltage products through all phases of product development and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

The Product Engineer position with include but not be limited to the following functions:

• Primary point of contact (POC) and subject matter experts (SME) for medium and/or low voltage power distribution products.

• Focus on testing and qualifying new products and processes, supporting the transition of those products and processes into manufacturing
• Assist in the coordination and management of new product introduction schedules and activities, and cross-product issues throughout the product life cycle.
• Organize, prepare, finalize and maintain documentation for production and commercial use.

• Collaborate with other internal departments including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, etc. to ensure Product Engineering activities are aligned.
• Collaborate with venders for product maintenance activities including product obsolescence and redesign.  Coordinate action plans with internal teams to support product maintenance needs.

• Provide engineering leadership throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Competency with medium voltage and/or low voltage switchgear products design and manufacturing, including knowledge of industry standards (UL 67, 891, 1558, 1008 and ANSI C37.20 and NEC/CEC).
• Ability to be flexible with multi-tasking and changing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate and work through ambiguity.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Minimum 4-year degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or related science field.
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in the power distribution equipment or close-related industry

Why Join IEM
At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com or view a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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