Senior Electrical Engineer
Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: North Reading, MA (100% Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Pay Range: $85.00 to $100.00 per hour on W2
Responsibilities:
Must Have:
Location: North Reading, MA (100% Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Pay Range: $85.00 to $100.00 per hour on W2
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and architecture of complex Power Distribution solutions and safety circuitry for building systems (AC medium voltage to DC lower voltage), ensuring compliance with global standards.
- Drive and execute the hardware development lifecycle for multiple concurrent, high-complexity instrument projects, from initial concept and system architecture definition through full production release.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and best practices.
- Serve as the primary technical interface in cross-functional teams (including mechanical, software, and manufacturing) to define system architecture, specifications, and robust integration strategies.
- Act as a senior customer-facing engagement lead, building relationships and ensuring deep alignment on complex technical requirements and project milestones.
- Oversee and ensure rigorous adherence to product requirements, schedules, and budgets across multiple projects, implementing robust risk management strategies.
- Develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of relevant electrical codes and safety standards (Semi S2 and S8, NFPA, NEC, IEC standards), ensuring all designs meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
- Design, review, and approve complex SOLIDWORKS electrical drawings and technical documentation, setting standards for design quality and accuracy.
- Drive strategic market research and lead product evaluations for critical component selection, managing external vendor relationships and supply chain risks.
- Lead all aspects of system certification processes (Semi S2 and S8, NFPA, NEC, IEC 61010), working closely with external certification bodies and internal safety teams.
- Author comprehensive engineering reports and present complex technical findings and project status to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department, focusing on design processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Designing Cable Harnesses for the system to work as intended
- Select appropriate hardware to meet safety and system requirements
Must Have:
- Minimum B.S. in Electrical Engineering with at least 10+ years of relevant system design experience or M.S. and 8+ years. Proven experience in leading the development of sophisticated system manufacturing and testing equipment.
- Demonstrated technical leadership and autonomy: Takes ownership, self-motivation, and drives the design, engineering, analysis, and testing of highly complex systems and subsystems with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills for effective influence and leadership with customers, internal senior management, and global suppliers.
- Superior analytical, architectural, and problem-solving skills for resolving highly complex, system-level issues.
- Proven expertise in relevant electrical codes and safety standards (Semi S2 and S8, NFPA, NEC, IEC 61010), with experience in achieving formal product certifications.
- Advanced automation experience, including leading the integration of electrical systems with complex control software and industrial automation platforms.
- Deep understanding and experience with industrial networking protocols, subnets, IP assignments, and cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems.
- Demonstrated experience in mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, fostering growth and technical competency within the team.
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