Entrylevel Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in Fairfield, CT

At Maxxima, we design and develop innovative LED lighting, electrical, and safety solutions for automotive, heavy-duty truck, and consumer applications. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with a hardware-focused background to support product development, electrical lab testing, circuit troubleshooting, and PCB validation for our growing product lines.

This is a hands-on engineering role working onsite at our Hauppauge, NY location, centered on electrical hardware testing, circuit-level debugging, and product validation. You’ll work closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams throughout the full product lifecycle, from prototype and testing through manufacturing and production support, while helping us continue building innovative products and a brand we’re proud of.

Why Join Maxxima?

• Hands-on electrical engineering role focused on hardware, testing, and product validation
• Exposure to full product development lifecycle in LED lighting and automotive electrical systems
• Collaborative, fast-moving engineering team with direct access to leadership

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid time off, company-paid holidays, and volunteer day
• Highly subsidized medical coverage, plus dental and vision options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Healthcare concierge services and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discounts on Maxxima products, entertainment, travel, and more

Key Responsibilities

• Support product development from prototype to production, focusing on hardware validation and circuit performance
• Perform electrical lab testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis on product designs
• Conduct PCB bring-up, board-level debugging, and verification testing
• Analyze analog and digital circuit behavior to ensure performance, safety, and reliability
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators
• Review and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications
• Develop and improve test procedures and validation methods for electrical products
• Document test results, findings, and corrective actions for engineering and quality teams
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve hardware issues during development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering, product testing, or hardware validation
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuitry
• Hands-on experience with PCB debugging, schematics, and electrical troubleshooting
• Experience using standard electrical lab equipment
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Experience with LED lighting, automotive electronics, or power electronics a plus
• Exposure to embedded systems (hardware interaction only) a plus
• Basic scripting (C, C++, Python, or LabVIEW) for test support a plus

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Maxxima is a division of Panor Corp. We are an equal opportunity employer. Panor Corp. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (including genetic predisposition), age, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other group protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, assignment of duties, benefits, promotion, discipline, harassment, training, compensation, leave of absence, layoff and termination.

Maxxima has been providing customers with high quality LED lighting and electrical products for over 40 years. We are a family-owned and operated business with our headquarters in Hauppauge, New York. With our deep roots in the electrical industry, we’ve evolved our product lines to cover the broad range of LED lighting and electrical supplies we offer today. Maxxima products are providing reliable and efficient lighting solutions in residential and commercial buildings worldwide.