About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team in Madison, IN. In this hands-on product development role you will design and validate electrical and electronic components for vehicle accessories and aftermarket systems that integrate with OEM architectures. You will manage multiple projects from concept through prototyping and production while collaborating across product management, testing, and manufacturing teams.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Translate customer needs into product requirements and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Develop detailed electrical designs: schematics, wiring diagrams, harness layouts, connector interfaces, and component specs.
• Create vehicle-specific integration strategies: circuit load analysis, wire sizing, relays, and power distribution.
• Design and validate electronic control systems, sensor/actuator interfaces, and CAN Bus communication.
• Produce CAD models, assemblies, manufacturing drawings, and GD&T-compliant engineering documentation.
• Support prototype builds and testing; run engineering analyses, tolerance stack-ups and FEA as needed.
• Partner with testing to evaluate real-world performance, analyze failures, and recommend design improvements.
• Work with manufacturing to optimize designs for cost, manufacturability, and assembly.
• Maintain technical documentation (BOMs, ECNs) and manage project timelines and cross-functional coordination.
• Drive continuous improvement, supplier evaluation, and cost-reduction initiatives.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in electrical product design or related engineering roles (internships/co-ops considered).
• Strong foundation in electrical theory, vehicle electronics integration, and electrical systems design.
• Proficiency with CAD tools for 3D modeling and drawing creation.
• Experience with wiring harness design, connector selection, and power distribution is a plus.
• Familiarity with CAN Bus, ECU integration, sensors/actuators, and validation/testing protocols preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

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Preferred Experience

• Background in powersports, automotive, off-road accessories, or related consumer product manufacturing.
• Hands-on prototyping and lab/field testing experience.
• Experience authoring BOMs, ECNs, and working closely with manufacturing/production teams.

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Work Schedule & Location

• This is an on-site role in Madison, IN (Madison, IN 47250).
• Standard schedule: four 10-hour days per week (Monday–Thursday). Occasional Friday coverage may be required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay: $84,943 per year (estimated). Actual pay depends on experience, skills, and other factors.
• Benefits for U.S. employees typically include medical/dental/vision, basic life insurance, paid time off, Paid Parental Leave, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing, and an employee stock purchase plan (details provided by the hiring organization).

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What We Value

• Practical, team-oriented engineers who can take ownership from concept through production.
• Clear communicators who collaborate effectively with product, testing, and manufacturing partners.
• Continuous learners who seek to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and customer experience.

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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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