Electrical Engineer IV

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for delivering technically sound, cost‑effective, and compliant electrical designs while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to support product development, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing system performance.
 

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Design & Execution

• Design, develop, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PCB designs, and control panel layouts.
• Support electrical and control system designs for automated sorting systems.
• Redesign or replace obsolete or unmaintainable PCB and system components.
• Debug and resolve electrical, PCB, and system‑level performance issues.
• Create and maintain assembly instructions, wiring documentation, and technical drawings.

Project & Operational Support

• Estimate work effort and meet delivery deadlines while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.
• Work within quoted pricing proposals and cost constraints.
• Identify and resolve performance, reliability, and operational challenges.
• Manage and resolve escalated technical or operational issues.
• Report project status, risks, and progress to Engineering and Project Managers.

Quality, Compliance & Documentation

• Conduct and support quality assurance and functional testing to verify system performance.
• Review and approve engineering work products, including drawings and design packages.
• Maintain revision control and engineering data using ECN/ECO procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical, safety, and international standards (UL, CSA, NEC, IEC, CE).

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate effectively within engineering teams and across departments including Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations.
• Provide technical feedback to support system functionality and performance decisions.
• Support field installations, commissioning, and troubleshooting as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience (7+ years).
• 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related roles.
• 3+ years of hands‑on PCB design and debugging experience.
• Experience with complex electromechanical and automated systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Familiarity with PLC‑based control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and system‑level design skills.
• Experience supporting production‑ready designs and manufacturing environments.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Altium Designer for PCB development.
• Familiarity with SYSPRO or similar ERP systems for BOM management.
• Knowledge of Allen‑Bradley, Schneider, ABB, or Siemens control products.
• Understanding of industrial networking protocols (Ethernet TCP/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus).
• Experience with VFDs and motor control systems.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL508A, and industrial control panel standards.
• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical or DraftSight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds from ground to chest level.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, and lift intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete or industrial surfaces.
• Unimpaired vision, hearing, and speech.

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 10% as needed to support installations or operational needs.

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Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the role.
 

Example Electrical Engineer Graduation Chart (Levels I–IV)

Electrical Engineer Leveling Framework

Level

Typical Title

Years of Experience

Core Qualifications

Scope & Autonomy

Leadership & Impact

Level I

Electrical Engineer I

0–2 years

• Bachelor’s degree in EE or related field 
• Fundamental understanding of electrical principles 
• Internship or co‑op experience preferred

• Works under close supervision 
• Executes defined tasks and designs 
• Limited decision‑making authority

• Individual contributor 
• Learns company systems, standards, and processes

Level II

Electrical Engineer II

2–5 years

• Solid technical proficiency 
• Ability to independently complete standard designs and analyses 
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and tools

• Moderate autonomy on assignments 
• Owns portions of projects 
• Troubleshoots routine issues independently

• May mentor Level I engineers 
• Contributes to process and design improvements

Level III

Electrical Engineer III

5–8 years

• Advanced technical expertise in one or more focus areas 
• Proven project execution experience 
• Strong problem‑solving skills

• Leads projects or major design efforts 
• High degree of autonomy 
• Makes technical decisions with minimal oversight

• Technical leader 
• Mentors junior engineers 
• Influences cross‑functional outcomes

Level IV

Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer

8+ years

• Recognized subject‑matter expert 
• Broad and deep technical knowledge 
• Strategic and systems‑level thinking

• Defines technical direction and standards 
• Oversees complex, high‑impact projects

• Organization‑wide influence 
• Coaches and develops engineering talent 
• Drives innovation and long‑term strategy