Electrical Engineer, Product Design

At Kinequip, Inc., this onsite Electrical Engineer role in Detroit focuses on guiding electrical projects from concept through production for lighting and control products. The position offers a practical, collaborative environment where hardware and firmware teams collaborate to shape product direction. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package and supports a culture built on hands-on problem solving, clear ownership, and opportunities to contribute across electrical systems, firmware, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems and components for a range of applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure project requirements are met.
• Test and validate electrical systems to confirm alignment with specifications.
• Transition designs to production, including interfacing with vendors, managing BOMs, and maintaining documentation.
• Develop and maintain firmware for lighting and control products.
• Document designs, processes, and test results for future reference.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 2+ years in an electrical design role.
• Experience with component selection, schematic design/capture, and PCB layout; Altium preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while managing individual responsibilities effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.

Technologies

• Altium
• C
• C++
• Embedded Linux
• Labview

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities

• Familiarity with Automotive Product Design and Power Electronics
• Experience developing microcontroller firmware in C
• C++ programming for Embedded Linux applications
• Provide mechanical knowledge support in the integration of electrical components into larger systems
• LabVIEW