Electrical Designer Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

The Lead Electrical Engineer supports the Design Engineering team in the design and qualification of electrical components, sub-systems, multi-level assemblies, and system architectures for products used in the energy industry. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to understand customer and market requirements, develop products that are easy to manufacture and assemble, guide them through the Product Development Process, and provide ongoing support for service and aftermarket needs. The Lead Electrical Engineer also provides technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to designers and engineers, ensuring that design activities are aligned with project scope, requirements, and timelines.

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of the engineering team to ensure effective execution of design projects.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities for team members through regular interactions and feedback.
• Develop the design scope and timelines for the electrical discipline within engineering projects, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.
• Take responsibility for meeting project requirements and timelines, proactively addressing risks and issues.
• Research, create, and update engineering design standards to promote best practices and consistency across projects.
• Support the design of electrical components and sub-systems for power and low voltage products, including component selection, wire harness creation, assembly design, and installation considerations.
• Perform complex design calculations to ensure compliance with project requirements, or review the work of others for accuracy and completeness.
• Study and understand relevant government and industry standards that govern the products being developed, and ensure designs adhere to these standards.
• Produce documentation required to meet project goals, including electrical schematics, electrical component drawings, electrical assembly documentation, and compliance-related documents.
• Interact regularly with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Industrial Engineering teams to ensure coordinated and efficient product development.
• Participate in and present technical information during design meetings and reviews, clearly communicating design intent and trade-offs.
• Support the creation of 2D drawings and 3D models at the system level to accurately represent product designs.
• Help develop product Bill of Material (BOM) structures to enable modularity and configurability of products.
• Review Bills of Materials and Change Notices to release components and assemblies in accordance with project and configuration requirements.
• Support costing activities to help ensure pricing targets are achieved at the project level.
• Support the creation of technical manuals for the operation and maintenance of related products.
• Provide technical assistance during prototype and pilot builds, and offer production support as needed to resolve design-related issues.
• Work with suppliers to integrate various components into higher-level system designs, ensuring compatibility and performance.
• Support service, aftermarket, and installation teams by providing technical guidance and resolving field issues as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD design software such as Inventor, CATIA, SolidWorks, or Creo.
• Significant design experience with low voltage electrical circuits, wire harnesses, PLC controllers, and complex electrical systems.
• Experience with electrical components and their integration into sub-systems and multi-level assemblies.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Product Development Process and the ability to support products through all phases of development.
• Ability to perform complex electrical design calculations and verify compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Strong communication skills to present technical information clearly during design meetings and reviews.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Industrial Engineering.

• Experience in leading and directing other team members, including designers and engineers, is preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering design standards and best practices.
• Background in designing products for ease of manufacturing and assembly.
• Familiarity with government and industry standards related to energy industry products.
• Experience creating and reviewing Bills of Materials and managing engineering change notices.
• Experience supporting costing activities and understanding cost drivers in product design.
• Ability to support the creation of technical manuals for operation and maintenance.
• Experience working with suppliers to integrate components into higher-level system designs.
• Strong mentoring and coaching abilities to support team growth and development.

This role is based onsite in an office environment in Menasha, WI, with a high level of workplace and schedule flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance. The Lead Electrical Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Industrial Engineering, and uses 2D and 3D CAD design tools such as Inventor, CATIA, SolidWorks, or Creo to develop electrical components, sub-systems, and system-level designs. The environment supports collaboration, regular technical design reviews, and hands-on involvement with prototype, pilot, and production activities for products used in the energy industry.

This is a Permanent position based out of Menasha, WI.

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health InsuranceDental / Vision Insurance10% bonus

This is a fully onsite position in Menasha,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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