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Electrical Engineer job description

An Electrical Engineer is a skilled professional specializing in the design and development of electricity-related products, such as power systems and household appliances. They collaborate with electronics and transmission & distribution engineering fields to create essential components for modern living.

Alexandra Marinaki
Alexandra Marinaki

Alexandra is a psychologist with a MSc in Talent Development and Creativity.

 

Use this electrical engineer job description sample to advertise engineering vacancies for your company. Feel free to modify the responsibilities and requirements based on your specific needs.

What is an electrical engineer?

Electrical engineers develop and test electronic products and systems for a wide range of projects, from small-scale (e.g. household devices) to large-scale (e.g. electrical power systems). They operate in several disciplines, such as Power Engineering, Signal Processing, and Micro-electronics, based on their expertise.

What does an electrical engineer do?

Electrical engineers apply the principles of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism to develop electrical products and systems. They perform risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety standards and electrical engineering codes. They also conduct research to create new applications.

Electrical Engineer job duties include:

  • Designing and improving electrical products and systems
  • Establishing manufacturing processes
  • Evaluating systems’ safety, reliability, and performance

Job brief

We are looking for an electrical engineer who will help us advance our electrical products, systems, and applications.

On a daily basis, you’ll carry out various engineering tasks, such as performing calculations to ensure our systems meet the global safety standards and collaborating with technicians and computer programmers to solve emerging issues. You’ll also research on manufacturing processes and analyze data and trends to create new products.

Ultimately, you will improve our company’s products and processes and contribute to its growth.

Responsibilities

  • Design, control, and implement electrical systems and products
  • Develop manufacturing processes according to global engineering codes and standards
  • Manage engineering projects and deliver them on time
  • Define customer needs and requirements
  • Ensure that installations and applications are in line with customer needs and safety standards
  • Collaborate with engineers and technicians to design and apply new system processes
  • Perform quality and performance analysis on new and legacy IT systems
  • Summarize data and report on test results
  • Examine needs on new equipment, calculate costs and help prepare budgets
  • Monitor maintenance and inspection plans

Requirements and skills

  • Proven expertise as an electrical engineer
  • Hands-on experience using design and calculation software
  • Deep knowledge of electrical manufacturing processes
  • Understanding of electrical engineering codes and safety standards
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • A degree in Electrical Engineering; MSc is a plus

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