Associate Electrical Design Engineer
The Associate Electrical Design Engineer at Confidential Client supports the design and development of Thermal Solutions products, focusing on electrical design tasks such as component selection, schematic creation, and PCB layout. The role also involves prototype building, testing, troubleshooting, and providing customer support and training, requiring strong problem-solving skills and effective communication across teams. This entry-level position offers exposure to both technical design and field applications engineering within a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
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Position summary
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Associate Electrical Design Engineer to join their Integrated Solutions team focused on Thermal Solutions (Direct Air Cooling systems, controllers, and concealment solutions). This is a primarily electrical design role (~75%) with additional Field Applications Engineering support (~25%). This is a full-time, on-site role based in Parsippany, NJ.
What you’ll do
- Design and select electronic components; maintain BOMs; create schematics and support PCB layout.
- Build prototypes and run bench/basic tests; write and follow test procedures.
- Support third‑party testing (EMC, safety, environmental).
- Analyze test and field data; produce specifications, test reports, datasheets, ECOs, manuals, wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting guides.
- Troubleshoot prototypes, production units, and field returns to identify root causes.
- Provide part-time Field Applications support — pre/post-sales customer assistance by phone, email, and onsite/virtual training; participate in a rotating support schedule that may include occasional evenings or Saturdays.
- Represent products at demos, trade shows, conferences, and on customer calls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Solid fundamentals in analog and digital circuit design, power supplies, sensors, and motor/fan control (cooling controllers).
- Basic familiarity with circuit design simulation and PCB/layout workflows.
- Experience or comfort with lab testing and prototyping.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Internship or project experience in electrical design or systems integration preferred.
- Experience with CAD tools or electrical simulation software is a plus.
- Exposure to telecom or electronics design principles is beneficial.
- Eagerness to learn, hands-on problem solving, and customer-facing aptitude.
How to succeed
- Be customer-focused — prioritize clear, timely support and product understanding.
- Tackle problems analytically and persist until resolved.
- Be curious and proactive about learning tools and techniques.
- Communicate technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate effectively with engineering, sales, manufacturing, and customers.
- Maintain accurate documentation and attention to detail.
- Own your tasks and meet deadlines.
Compensation & benefits
- Salary range: $75,000 — $90,000 per year (based on experience, internal equity, and market data).
- Comprehensive benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan.
- Additional details on benefits and programs will be provided by the hiring organization.
Location & employment type
- Location: Parsippany, NJ (on-site)
- Employment type: Full-time
Other notes
- The posting and selection process will be managed by Careertakes as a third-party recruiting partner. All hiring decisions are made by the Confidential Client.
- The Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and may participate in E-Verify where applicable.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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