Electrical Engineer – Industrial Controls, Cables, and Test Equipment

Creare in Hanover, NH is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to design, build, and validate complex electromechanical systems. The role centers on creating test apparatus, wire harnesses, control panels, and industrial automation setups to support R&D initiatives.

This full-time, onsite position offers a salary range of USD 90,000 to 140,000 per year and requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, along with at least five years of practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and build test apparatus, wire harnesses, and control panels for R&D systems
• Select, program and configure VFDs, PLCs, and other industrial control components
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, and validation of prototypes
• Follow industry standard practices and regulatory standards like UL 508A, NFPA 79, and NFPA 70
• Develop and maintain documentation including wiring diagrams, BOMs, and test procedures, using SolidWorks Electrical, Microsoft Office, and related software tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, science or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in hands-on electrical product design, system integration or industrial automation (preferably in an R&D environment)
• Proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical and familiarity with ECAD tools
• Experience with VFDs, PLCs, and control system programming
• Proficiency with Labview preferred
• Strong understanding of wiring standards, panel layout, and harness design
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Technologies

• SolidWorks Electrical
• ECAD tools
• Microsoft Office
• Labview

Benefits

• substantial annual staff bonus (e.g., 20% of annual earnings for 2024)
• industry-leading 401(k) contributions and plan options
• a range of medical plans
• potential for a signing /startup bonus