Goddard is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer for its Industrial Automation & Test team. The role involves designing industrial control and power panels, selecting and sizing electrical components, and developing test plans and test fixtures. The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial automation, low-voltage control systems, and test fixture design, as well as proficiency in PLC and HMI programming, electrical design and documentation software, and panel safety considerations.
Requirements
- Design industrial control and power panels end-to-end: schematics, one-line diagrams, panel layouts, wire run lists, BOMs, and assembly drawings for machine control, junction boxes, and test fixtures.
- Select and size electrical components: circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, terminal blocks, power supplies, drives, switches, cabinet assemblies, and associated wiring.
- Design custom harnessing and interconnection cabling for integrated systems.
- Develop test plans, test fixtures, and test procedures to validate hardware performance, safety, and compliance against project requirements and applicable standards.
- Read, interpret, and debug schematics and control system architectures end-to-end — from sensors and signal conditioning through motor drives, controllers, PLCs, and HMIs.
- Configure, test, and debug PLC and HMI software, including network communications for SCADA where applicable.
- Contribute to compliance and risk activities (NFPA 79, NEC, IEC/EN 60204-1, ISO 12100, ISO 13849-1, UL 508A, CE, TÜV) appropriate to the program, including panel safety considerations such as SCCR, arc flash, and LOTO.
- Provide engineering support to panel vendors, the manufacturing floor, and internal stakeholders across sales, service, and purchasing.
- Document designs accurately for field service and customer support; use ECO (Engineering Change Order) workflows within PLM systems to manage design updates.
- Work semi-independently, take on new challenges, and assist senior engineers in problem identification, root-cause analysis, and structured troubleshooting.
- Communicate technical risks, challenges, and status clearly to internal team members, management, and customers.
- Help shape the culture and technical practices of Goddard's electrical engineering team.
- Travel as needed (valid driver's license and vehicle required).
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Dress-for-your-day policy
