Sr. R&D Electrical Engineer

About IEM

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.

Position Summary

The Sr R&D Electrical Engineer is responsible for collaborating or leading the electrical design, testing and certification of innovative electrical power products. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance with relevant industry standards. The ideal candidate brings strong engineering fundamentals, technical leadership, and the ability to support complex projects from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Support electrical design for power and control for Low Voltage New Product Development Projects from project initiation through production implementation.

• Ensure the execution and implementation of New Product Introduction (NPI) Electrical engineering work for assigned projects.

• Collaborate with Senior and Lead Engineers in writing detailed electrical engineering specifications and developing electrical schematics in collaboration with Sales and other stakeholders.

• Support testing with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) to define product evaluation and certification scope.

• Lead the creation of detailed electrical schematics and wiring drawings.

• Support development and documentation of test plans according to the relevant standards for testing requiring power, control & communication devices in the equipment. Common tests include full-load temperature rise, dielectric and BIL, short-circuit and withstand current tests.

• Support the testing process at in-house and third-party laboratories. Travel up to 20% to support testing and other product development tasks in-person. Evaluate test results and revise designs based on empirical data and established engineering concepts.

• Characterize the electrical performance of common design elements through testing, simulation and/or analytical methods. Develop standard design criteria and models.

• Work closely with manufacturing engineering to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) concepts throughout the new product development process.

• Working with Mechanical and Electrical Designers.

• Conduct failure analysis of existing products and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical designing of low and/or medium voltage power distribution equipment or related products.

• BSEE or equivalent in experience. Master’s degree preferred.

• Experience with NRTL (UL, CSA, etc.) evaluation, testing and certification processes.

• Experience with common standards for electrical equipment, UL 891, 1558, 508A; IEEE/ANSI C37.20.2, C37.04, C37.06, C37.09; CSA C22.2 No. 31-M89; EEMAC G8-3.2 design guidelines and NFPA70E are desirable

• Design Experience using AutoCAD or similar to produce electrical diagrams and schematics is highly preferred.

• Strong Technical Capability

• Solid grasp of three-phase electric power concepts, power distribution systems, power control and protection schemes is preferred.

• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

• Must be a team player with strong verbal/written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with precise attention to detail.

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

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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