Job Title: Electrical Engineer I
Location: Rapid City, SD
Duration: 18 months on W2
Shift: Monday to Friday (Core Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM MST)
Travel: 0-25% (Potential locations: Peoria, IL or Tucson, AZ)
Job Summary:
- The Electrical Engineer I will support the design, development, and testing of electrical equipment and systems.
- This entry-level role focuses on developing sensor groups, electrical harnesses, schematics, and supporting fixtures.
- Ideal for recent graduates, this is a fast-paced, hands-on opportunity within a collaborative engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and test electrical components including sensor groups, harnesses, and control systems.
- Create and modify electrical schematics and 2D/3D models.
- Design and model supporting brackets and fixturing.
- Evaluate design reliability, cost-effectiveness, and safety.
- Estimate time and cost for projects.
- Simulate and test machine/system operations.
- Research and benchmark competitor and vendor products.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (Master's degree also accepted).
- 0-2 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with electrical routing and blueprint reading.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Creo or similar design software.
- Knowledge of electrical schematics and manufacturing processes.
- Previous experience in an electrical engineering or product development setting.
