Senior Electrical Engineer

Mankato, Minnesota

Job TypeDirect Hire

Confidential Opportunity

Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer opportunity in Mankato, Minnesota, with a confidential employer offers hands-on ownership of full product design. This role is built for someone who enjoys taking projects from concept to production and seeing tangible results.

Role Snapshot

CompanyConfidential Employer

LocationMankato, Minnesota, USA

IndustryDefense

CompensationDOE

Employment TypeFull Time/Direct Hire

Remote StatusNo Remote

Total Openings1

Work Experience5 years

Opportunity

This is a career-defining role for an electrical engineer who thrives on seeing their designs come to life. You’ll drive new electronic and electrical products from initial concept through manufacturing release, while also enhancing existing product lines. It’s a hands-on, high-impact position where your work directly shapes the company’s product roadmap.

You’ll lead innovative design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems. From schematic creation to production qualification, you’ll manage the entire lifecycle, ensuring designs meet performance, cost, and reliability targets. Your decisions will influence manufacturing processes, tooling, and supplier collaboration.

We’re looking for a creative problem-solver with at least five years of electrical design experience, ideally in consumer products. You have a BSEE or equivalent, strong CAD/simulation skills, and a track record of taking sketches to manufacturable designs. You’re equally comfortable with technical analysis and project management, and you communicate clearly across teams.

If you’re ready to own projects from start to finish, work across the full hardware stack, and see your designs move from the bench to the shelf, this opportunity delivers. Apply today to join a company where your engineering expertise will make a visible difference.

Non-Negotiables

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSET), or equivalent is required
You bring a minimum of five years of professional experience in electrical design engineering
You have a strong command of schematic reading and design tools, including simulation, analysis, and CAD
You demonstrate hands-on experience taking products from initial concept to manufacturable design
You possess proven project management skills with the ability to handle timelines, budgets, and quality targets independently

What's In It For You

You will receive a competitive compensation package commensurate with your experience and expertise
The company offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
You can take advantage of a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Generous paid time off and holiday schedules support work-life balance
You’ll enjoy continuous learning opportunities and support for professional development
With direct ownership of projects, you will have a clear path to expand your technical leadership skills
You will work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and creative problem-solving

Responsibilities

You will lead the full product development lifecycle for new electronic and electrical products, from concept through production release
You are responsible for creating schematics, building prototypes, and iterating designs to meet performance targets
You independently manage project timelines, budgets, and quality goals to ensure on-time delivery
You design, fabricate, and evaluate both rapid and conventional prototypes for performance and reliability
You write detailed product specifications, test plans, and verification documentation to validate designs
You troubleshoot complex electrical and electronic issues during development and post-production
You collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and suppliers on tooling, assembly, and capacity planning

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in consumer product design is highly desirable
Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques and design for manufacturability is a plus
Exposure to financial modeling and new product development (NPD) processes gives you an edge
Strong analytical instincts and clear communication skills are valued
A creative, problem-solving mindset that thrives in a fast-paced environment is highly preferred

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Senior Electrical Engineer

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