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Sr. Electrical Engineer
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What they do
An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.
$99,534 / year median in Wisconsin
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Sr. Electrical Engineer OPW Fueling Components, LLC United States, Wisconsin, De Pere 1698 Scheuring Road (Show on map) Sep 18, 2026 ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- As a Senior Electrical Engineer be well versed and competent in all aspects of industrial control and factory automation principles.
- Design low-voltage (up to 600VAC) electrical systems such as power distribution, electrical control, motor control, wire harnesses, sensor application and enclosures using fabrication techniques and in-/out-sourced components in a Lean manufacturing environment.
- Use higher level electrical engineering principles to make design decisions in the development of own designs as well as in the role of evaluator of designs generated by others. Make design decisions that maximize profitability to VWS and value for VWS's customers by considering factors such as feasibility, risk, component cost, assembly time, reliability, and quality.
- Collaborate with all relevant departments such as Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Marketing, and Sales personnel through the development, release, and support of VWS products. Handle changes and problems related to assigned projects
Initiate, conduct, and document design reviews at appropriate points in the development process while including appropriate representatives from VWS departments. Review own and others' product designs for compliance with electrical engineering principles, safety, company standards, project charter and design specifications, customer requirements as well as applicable specifications and electrical codes, standards, and regulations
Assume role of MTR (Manufacturers Technical Representative) through UL and ETL Certification Processes. Coordinate the review and approval/maintenance process for new and existing products to attain and maintain electrical standards compliance (including
UL 508A, UL 2011, CSA 22.2
#14, UL 48, CSA 22.2#207, and CE certifications).
Perform designs and generate design output in accordance with project charter and specifications, safety and applicable national/regional regulatory requirements such as NEC (NFPA-70), NFPA-79, CE and CEC (CSA 22.1)
Develop component and system test plans. Lead and conduct testing to verify design compliance with specifications. At times participate in a hands-on manner in the building of prototypes
Generate product documents needed to communicate designs, including but not limited to one-line drawings, parts lists, bills-of-material (BOM), electrical schematics, engineering design specifications, solid model parts and assemblies, and engineering drawings
Participate in all engineering
ISO 9001
quality processes from establishing customer requirements to releasing products for sale. Generate design and product documents as well as any other appropriate documents to verify and communicate design in accordance with VWS's design and document control procedures
Participate in the research and testing of new products/technologies for VWS. Maintain awareness of changing technology and standards and evaluate these for adoption into our designs
Utilize engineering principles to evaluate the feasibility of ideas and concepts and generate analysis to support recommendations. Manage risk in proceeding with concepts during the design and development process
Act as a technical expert for the company for internal and external customers at times. Provide electrical engineering consultation as needed including but not limited to analysis, opinion, and basic to advanced calculation
May directly communicate with customers, collect customer requirements, create product specifications from requirements, and create time estimates based on specifications.
Travel to customer locations to perform on-site testing, troubleshooting and technical support when needed
Demonstrate and encourage safe work practices in the department EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
10+ years of experience working in design of electrically operated machinery and/or industrial control systems
Proficiency with electrical load calculation, safe electrical design practices, NEC and IEC requirements, UL/cUL, CE EMC and Machinery Safety Directive. Experience with standard for industrial control panel, UL 508A, is expected and experience with standard for motor-operated appliances, UL 2011/UL 73, is desired
Proficiency in the application of sensors including proximity, photo eye, and ultrasonic, low voltage controls, AC induction motors, variable frequency drives, cable harnesses, distributed control and communication networks including Ethernet and serial. Nice To Have Experience with industrial PLC systems preferred.
Proficiency in interpreting and generating electrical schematics.
Experience in CAD and proficiency in generating engineering drawings. Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D-modeling and its electrical design capabilities is desired.
Good electrical troubleshooting skills are required. Experience with failure analysis of electrical designs and experience of methods for improving those designs.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Strong communication skills, delivering thoughts and ideas clearly both written and verbally.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset to address issues, review data, and make sound decisions.
Capacity to lead projects and collaborate effectively across departments.