Electrical Engineer

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.