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Role & Responsibilities

This listing is for an Electrical Component Engineer supporting a Confidential Client in the Engineering industry (on-site in Lockport, NY). The role emphasizes technical project execution for electrical components from concept through validation, coordination with customers and suppliers, and cross-functional integration.

• Review and interpret electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, and technical specifications to ensure components meet project requirements.
• Manage multiple electrical component projects simultaneously and drive tasks to completion within agreed timelines.
• Coordinate development, validation, and testing activities with internal engineering teams and external test laboratories.
• Collaborate with quality, purchasing, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to support successful component introduction and integration.
• Work directly with customers to understand requirements, clarify technical details, and provide timely updates on project status.
• Engage with suppliers to communicate requirements, support troubleshooting, and ensure components meet performance and quality expectations.
• Track project milestones, identify risks or technical issues, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on schedule.
• Support troubleshooting of component and system issues related to BLDC motors, sensors, actuators, harnesses, connectors, control modules, and PCBs.
• Use tools such as Altium (or similar) to review designs, documentation, and component data.
• Prepare and communicate clear technical reports, status updates, and recommendations to stakeholders across engineering and operations.
• Apply DFMEA knowledge and familiarity with automotive or HVAC applications to support robust component selection and risk mitigation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes related to component development, validation, and supplier collaboration.

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Essential Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics accurately.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits and components (BLDC motors, sensors, actuators, harnesses, connectors, control modules, PCBs).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and drive tasks to completion.
• Strong customer-facing communication and customer service skills.
• Exposure to and basic working knowledge of Altium or similar electronic design software.
• Electrical engineering background (B.S. in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline).
• Strong project-management skills focused on technical execution.
• Effective communication for working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA from a bachelor's degree program.

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Preferred / Additional Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to automotive or HVAC applications involving electrical components.
• Familiarity with supply-chain considerations for electrical components.
• Experience with DFMEA and risk analysis methods for component/system reliability.
• Interest in progression toward management-level responsibilities.
• Comfortable collaborating with engineering, quality, purchasing, manufacturing, and external partners.

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Work Environment

This is primarily an on-site, office-based engineering role with regular interaction with test laboratories and manufacturing/quality teams. Work uses standard office and engineering tools and technical applications (e.g., Altium). The environment supports professional growth with a clear path from entry-level to management-level engineering roles.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $90,000 — $115,000 per year. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, location, and other job-related factors.
• Full company-provided benefits (medical, retirement, paid time off, etc. — specifics provided by Confidential Client).
• Position Type: Full-time, Permanent, fully onsite in Lockport, NY.
• Application deadline (anticipated): Nov 16, 2026.

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Recruiter note

Careertakes is acting as the third-party recruiter for this role. All candidate screening and final hiring decisions are made by the Confidential Client. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please notify the hiring team at the time of application.

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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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