Sr Electrical Engineer

Sr. Electrical Engineer$115,000-$145,000 Smithfield, RI The Senior Electrical Engineer leads the design, development, and implementation of complex electrical systems and components. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to guide projects from concept through production. The ideal candidate is a hands?on problem solver who can balance innovation with reliability while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across disciplines.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5–8+ years of experience in electrical design, development, or related engineering roles

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of electrical systems, circuits, and components for new and existing products. Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and performance specifications.
• Provide expert guidance on electrical engineering best practices, design reviews, and troubleshooting. Serve as a subject?matter expert for cross?functional teams.
• Manage engineering tasks, timelines, and deliverables. Coordinate with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Develop test plans, perform simulations, conduct root?cause analysis, and validate system performance through prototyping and lab testing.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including schematics, BOMs, test reports, and design specifications.
• Identify opportunities to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• Support the growth of junior engineers through coaching, technical training, and code/design reviews.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, IEC, NEC, FCC) and support certification processes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong proficiency with circuit design tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, PSpice).
• Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, and embedded systems.
•  Experience with electrical testing equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, etc.).
•  Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong problem?solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex technical challenges.
•  Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PCB layout and high?speed design.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers, FPGA design, or embedded firmware.
• Background in automation, robotics, renewable energy, or industrial systems (depending on your industry).
• Experience with reliability engineering, DFMEA, or design for manufacturability.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward one.