At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Reports To: Manager Electrical Design Engineering
Position Summary:
The 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 equipment of moderate complexity.
- Independently performs design, troubleshooting and commissioning job functions as needed to support IEM equipment.
- Support production during the equipment manufacturing phase and testing by answering any technical inquiries.
- Work with mechanical designers to layout out and create front views/plan views of switchgear and switchboards.
- Select components and create detailed bills of materials for our products
- Write sequence of operation documents to define automatic system functionality.
- Work with test and field service teams to verify system operation to the design and written sequence of operations.
- Collaborate with other IEM teams to support equipment demonstrations in the factory, providing hands-on technical expertise and guidance to ensure successful execution of the factory witness test.
- Perform design job functions as needed to support IEM’s products and to achieve customer goals
- Independently support sales and the project management team in answering customer questions as it relates to the design.
- 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)
Competencies:
- Understanding of electrical engineering principles and applications as they apply to the power industry, including codes, standards, and design practices.
- Experienced in utilizing AutoCAD for electrical design.
- Understanding of mechanical layout and considerations.
- Task management and the ability to carry out a plan that moves a task to completion with a number of concurrent tasks.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interact directly with customers, sales, other technical resources and management.
- Technical writing skills.
- Organization skills.
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.)
- Pride in Workmanship.
- Manages multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision; demonstrates consistent prioritization and planning.
- Attention to detail and thoroughness.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
- 1-3 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.
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
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience
- 1-3 years of experience working in a related field
- Experience utilizing AutoCAD for electrical design
- Understanding of electrical engineering principles and applications in the power industry, including codes, standards, and design practices
- Understanding of mechanical layout and considerations
- Strong written, oral, technical writing, organizational, and task management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision
- Previous field service experience
- Industrial automation experience
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Healthcare Strength — Employer-paid, 100% employee-level medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are highlighted as standout offerings. These core coverages are presented as a key strength for regular full-time U.S. employees.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match with immediate vesting is explicitly offered. This feature is positioned as a strong element of the overall package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly profit sharing and bonuses are cited as recurring positives, including potential quarterly awards. These incentives are portrayed as meaningful additions to base pay.
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What We Do
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is a manufacturing company that began in a barn on a family ranch in Fremont, California, and expanded alongside Silicon Valley. Its facilities grew from 12,000 square feet in 1957 to 135,000 square feet by 2013, and the company now reports more than 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. IEM’s core identity is large-scale industrial manufacturing.
