Sr. Electrical Design Engineer
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 Senior Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the design of low and medium voltage power systems and acts as the primary technical interface for the equipment they are assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- Create bill of material and drawing packages for manufacture for complex and highly customized equipment, applying advanced understanding of IEM products and systems.
- · Performing design, troubleshooting, and commissioning job functions for assigned projects.
- · Serve as primary technical point of contact for the equipment design during the manufacturing and testing phases, resolving technical inquiries as needed.
- · Lead coordination with mechanical designers to develop optimized layouts, front views, and plan views for complex switchgear and switchboard designs.
- · Select and validate components, creating detailed bills of materials and verifying material compatibility and compliance with specifications.
- · Independently author sequence of operation documents and verify system functionality aligns with design intent, mentor junior engineers on sequence development.
- · Work with test and field service teams to verify system operation to the design and written sequence of operations.
- · Support factory witness tests, troubleshooting issues in real-time and communicating technical solutions to both internal and customer teams.
- · Provide advanced design support to IEM’s product offerings and customer requirements, identifying design risks and proposing solutions during project execution.
- · Serve as a technical resource for sales and project management, attending customer meetings, addressing design inquiries, and assisting in proposal development.
- · Mentor and support the development of junior engineers, sharing knowledge, reviewing designs, and providing technical guidance to promote team growth.
- · Complete short field assignments where troubleshooting, design consultation, customer meetings, or engineering support is required (generally less than 5 days at a time and not to exceed 15% of total time)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a related field.
- Previous field service experience, knowledge and understanding is a big plus.
- Industrial automation experience is a big plus
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $115,200 - $174,720 per year, based on location, experience, and qualifications.
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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