Title: Electrical Engineer – DMG MORI
Reports to: Design Lead
Location: DMG MORI Manufacturing USA, Davis, CA
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Classification: Exempt
Travel: 25%
Employment is conditioned on DMG MORI's ability to obtain and maintain any necessary export licensing.
The Electrical Engineer will design, develop, and integrate electrical systems for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing equipment. This role involves creating robust electrical architecture, selecting components, and ensuring seamless integration with mechanical and software systems. The engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, reliable, and compliant LPBF products. This position requires a solid knowledge of engineering principles and additive production processes.
Essential Job Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Design and develop electrical systems for LPBF machines, including power distribution and control circuits
- Create detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB layouts for system components
- Select and qualify electrical components to meet performance and reliability requirements
- Integrate electrical systems with mechanical and software subsystems for optimal functionality
- Conduct electrical testing, troubleshooting, and validation of LPBF equipment
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
- Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers to resolve design challenges and optimize system performance
- Support manufacturing and assembly teams with electrical documentation and technical guidance
- Participate in design reviews and risk assessments for electrical systems
- Drive continuous improvement in electrical design processes and component selection
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in electrical design for industrial or complex systems
- Familiarity with laser/optical systems, LPBF or additive manufacturing technologies
- Proficiency in electrical CAD tools (EPLAN preferred)
- Strong knowledge of power electronics, sensors, and control systems
- Experience with PLCs, embedded systems, and communication protocols
- Understanding of electrical safety standards and regulatory compliance (UL, CE, NFPA)
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in complex systems
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional teamwork
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proven flexibility with shifting priorities
Work Environment:
Exposure to manufacturing/machining environments which may present possible hazards such as noise, electricity, chemicals, heavy equipment, and other automated and manual machinery. General office environment experienced at DMG MORI office.
Physical Demands:
Frequent: Travel, operating a vehicle, standing, walking, bending, squatting, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Pushing, pulling, and lifting objects. Repetitive foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements.
Periodic: Operating power equipment, sitting at desk, utilizing computers and phones.
Occasional: Lifting or moving up to 50lbs.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in electrical design for industrial or complex systems
- Familiarity with laser/optical systems, LPBF or additive manufacturing technologies
- Proficiency in electrical CAD tools (EPLAN preferred)
- Strong knowledge of power electronics, sensors, and control systems
- Experience with PLCs, embedded systems, and communication protocols
- Understanding of electrical safety standards and regulatory compliance (UL, CE, NFPA)
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in complex systems
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional teamwork
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proven flexibility with shifting priorities
What We Do
DMG MORI is a worldwide leading manufacturer of high-precision machine tools and sustainable technologies that are at the beginning of global value chains. Integrated automation and end-to-end digitization solutions extend our core business with turning and milling machines, Advanced Technologies and Additive Manufacturing. Our technology excellence is bundled within the main sectors of Aerospace, Automotive, Die & Mold as well as Medical and Semiconductor. In the “Global One Company”, more than 12,000 employees are in direct contact with our 150,000 customer factories. DMG MORI is present in 43 countries worldwide – with 16 production plants, 113 sales and service locations – and is actively advancing the future fields of automation, digitization and sustainability.
