Electrical Product Engineer

Sanford, ME 04073

Posted: 02/19/2026 Job Number: 35816

Job Description


POSITION SUMMARY

As the Electrical Product Engineer, you will support key product initiatives for Bio-Safety Cabinets and associated equipment. You will design, develop, and test electrical products and subsystems to ensure they meet quality, performance, and reliability standards. This position will support new product development, improvements to existing products, resolution of customer concerns, and other key initiatives

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Research, design and implement projects based on:
    • Reliability
    • Manufacturability
    • Cost effectiveness

o   Applicable codes and regulatory standards
  • Prepare product documentation, to include:
    • Electrical/electronic schematics
    • Creating specifications for outsourcing all related parts and components
    • Creating and reviewing drawings and diagrams for manufacturing/assembly
    • Preparing cost evaluations for management
    • For obtaining required Standard Agency (NRTL) approvals
    • Prepare and process Engineering Change documentation for product improvements
  • Provide electrical/electronic support:
    • Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues
    • Answer electrical questions for other departments and customers
    • Provide expertise in electrical testing procedures
    • Research, qualify and implement replacements for discontinued components
    • Prototype, test, and integrate hardware and software
    • Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments
  • Adhere to all safe work practices and contributes to the health, safety, and environmental program and culture.
  • Make every effort to focus on doing-it-right to make sure the customer is happy or satisfied with our units.

·        Provide value to our customers by using Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste in all forms (scrap/rework, transportation, motion, waiting, inventory, over production, over processing, and under-utilization of people). Uses systemic thinking by seeing processes from end to end and works to challenge the status quo to eliminate the root cause of problems. Is involved in individual and/or team activities that involve using Lean tools and concepts to improve the flow of information and material.

·        Other duties as assigned

 

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

·        Project completion to time and cost targets

·        Design Reliability

·        Design for Manufacturability and Assembly

·        Value Engineering Improvements

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·        Must be able to work for extended periods of time on a computer (up to 100% of the time on any given day)

·        Must be able to lift materials and parts weighing between 30-40 lbs. Occasionally (10%-20% of the time)

·        Must be able to work on elevated stands, climb stepladders, work overhead and work in a standing position occasionally (25% - 35% of the time)

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required
  • Min 5 years experience in electrical product design and development. Experience with air handling, motors / blowers, and PLC controls a plus.
  • Experience with programming languages, embedded software, and systems integration in product applications
  • Knowlede of CAD software. Working experience a plus
  • Knowledge of industrial standards and regulations including UL, CE, and other standards.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of project management disciplines required. Working experience in a project management environment a plus
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities
  • Must be willing to work overtime as necessary. Extra hours may be required during business peaks.

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