Job title: Electrical engineer
Description
Design, develop, modify, fabricate, test, and evaluate electrical/electronic components, circuitry, and systems used in electronic and electromechanical equipment.
Complete electrical design activities from concept through product launch, including development of design specifications, component selection, material and instrument requirements, and electrical documentation.
Analyze and recommend design approaches, methods, materials, and processes to meet production requirements and improve existing products and processes.
Define I/O mapping and configure, test, and tune machine control systems, including PID control, VFDs, and motion control components.
Design and test PC-based computer interfaces and work with computer suppliers to establish hardware specifications for machine applications; create and deploy custom Windows images as required.
Conduct proto@type and experimental runs and compile and evaluate design and test data to develop technical specifications and support design decisions.
Review and approve engineering inputs, including drawings, specifications, bills of material (BOMs), and other technical documentation; complete engineering documentation through PCO release and follow applicable PCO/Special Order processes.
Provide electrical engineering support and troubleshooting to manufacturing, technical support, field service, sales, and customers related to product design, testing, installation, operation, and performance.
Work directly with customers and internal teams to gather requirements, evaluate feature requests, troubleshoot issues, and develop appropriate technical solutions.
Collaborate with mechanical engineering, software engineering, technical support, project management, and other functions throughout all phases of projects.
Assist with quotations and cost estimates for special/custom products and projects.
Plan, organize, and execute technical projects, monitoring progress, identifying potential schedule disruptions, and coordinating engineering resources to ensure timely completion.
Independently analyze and resolve complex technical problems and provide technical guidance and consultation to engineering staff and other departments.
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and mentor and share knowledge with team members.
Perform light sub-assembly and other hands-on activities as needed to support product development, testing, and troubleshooting.
Work independently with minimal supervision and lead small, lower-risk engineering projects as assigned.
Demonstrate expertise in at least one machine platform and serve as a technical resource for that platform.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and demonstrate a commitment to values, accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and professional development.
Skills
Electrical, Hardware, cable, PID, servo, motor, motion control, motor sizing, copley, vfd, solidworks electrical, sensor integration, PC Based Control system, oscilloscope, PCB assembly, New Product Development, capital equipment
Top Skills Details
Electrical,Hardware,cable,PID,servo,motor,motion control
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Education & Experience:
B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering
5-7 years of related electrical engineering experience, design calculations for sizing equipment, component selection and specifications.
Skills Required:
Ability to plan, organize and conduct technical projects within the time and financial constraints set for projects.
Knowledge of electrical systems for communication, sensor functions and PID control.
Experience with the design and development of projects involving software-controlled electromechanical system.
Experience in design of capital equipment.
Knowledge of transformer design and power supply sizing.
Working knowledge of stepper and servo motion control system.
A solid understanding of PID parameters with respect to drives.
Ability to measure, test and tune motion control systems for optimal mechanical behavior.
Knowledge and use of logic analyzers and oscilloscope.
Proficient in the use of SolidWorks is a plus.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hopkinton, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $130000.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hopkinton,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.
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