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Sr. Electrical Engineer (R&D)

Butcher Power Products

  • Rancho Cordova, California
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Write detailed electrical engineering specifications and lead the creation of electrical schematics, wiring drawings, and bills of material for prototype equipment and test units, in collaboration with commercial, mechanical, and CAD stakeholders. • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the equipment design through manufacturing and testing, including Factory Witness Test (FWT) troubleshooting, and as a technical resource to Sales and Project Management on proposals and customer meetings.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRancho Cordova, California

    Description

    Butcher Power Products (BPP) designs and manufactures mission‑critical and industrial power solutions for essential infrastructure nationwide. Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, our teams collaborate closely across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to build reliable, high‑quality systems and take pride in delivering work that truly matters.
    Job Summary:
    The Sr. Electrical Engineer (R&D) is responsible for collaborating on or leading the electrical
    design, testing, and certification of new low and medium voltage power distribution products.
    This role works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety, reliability,
    manufacturability, and compliance with the relevant industry standards, and it builds the design
    criteria, calculators, and reusable models that make each product line repeatable rather than one
    off. The ideal candidate brings strong engineering fundamentals, technical leadership, and the
    ability to carry complex projects from concept through production under limited direction.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Lead the electrical design for power and control on new product development
    projects, from project initiation through production implementation.
    • Execute and implement the New Product Introduction (NPI) electrical engineering
    work for assigned projects.
    • Write detailed electrical engineering specifications and lead the creation of electrical
    schematics, wiring drawings, and bills of material for prototype equipment and test
    units, in collaboration with commercial, mechanical, and CAD stakeholders.
    • Work with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) to define product
    evaluation and certification scope and the qualification path for each product
    configuration.
    • Develop and document test plans according to the relevant standards. Common tests
    include full-load temperature rise, dielectric and BIL, and short-circuit and withstand
    current tests.
    • Support the testing process at in-house and third-party laboratories. Evaluate test
    results and revise designs based on empirical data and established engineering
    concepts.
    • Characterize the electrical and thermal performance of common design elements
    through testing, simulation, and analytical methods. Develop standard design criteria,
    design calculators, and reusable design models.
    • Develop modular, configurable designs and option matrices that support standardized
    quoting and CPQ.
    • Work closely with manufacturing engineering to implement Design for
    Manufacturability (DFM) concepts throughout the new product development process.
    • Work with mechanical and electrical designers to integrate electrical design into
    equipment layouts and general arrangement drawings.
    • Conduct failure analysis of existing products and identify opportunities for continuous
    improvement.
    • Engineer and design switchboard and switchgear to customer specifications, including
    selection of electrical components (e.g., circuit breakers, relays, transformers) against
    performance criteria, applicable standards, and project requirements.
    • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the equipment design through
    manufacturing and testing, including Factory Witness Test (FWT) troubleshooting, and
    as a technical resource to Sales and Project Management on proposals and customer
    meetings.
    • Mentor and support the professional development of junior engineers through design
    reviews and knowledge sharing.
    • Serve as a senior technical resource on production design work as assigned.
    Assignments may span new product development and production engineering as
    business needs require.
    • Must comply with the company’s safety policies.

    Qualifications:
    • BSEE or equivalent in experience. Master’s degree preferred.
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in the electrical design of low and/or medium voltage
    power distribution equipment or related products.
    • Experience with NRTL (UL, Intertek/ETL, CSA, etc.) evaluation, testing, and
    certification processes.
    • Experience with common standards for electrical equipment (UL 891, 1558, 508A).
    Familiarity with IEEE/ANSI C37.20.2, C37.04, C37.06, C37.09; CSA C22.2; EEMAC G8-3.2
    design guidelines; and NFPA 70E.
    • Design experience using AutoCAD or similar to produce electrical diagrams and
    schematics.
    • Ability to travel up to 20% to support testing and other product development tasks in
    person.
    • Previous field service experience, knowledge and understanding is a plus.

    Core Competencies:
    • Expert knowledge of applicable electrical standards (UL, NEC, ANSI, IEEE) and
    comprehensive knowledge of switchgear, switchboards, controls, and complex power
    distribution systems.
    • Solid grasp of three-phase electric power concepts and power control and protection
    schemes.
    • Design standardization, including design criteria, calculators, and reusable design
    models.
    • Excellent communication and technical writing skills, with strong organizational skills
    and precise attention to detail.
    • Technical mentorship and cross-functional collaboration.
    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Butcher Power Products is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

    If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

    Compensation ranges are provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

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