Job Description
At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!
Position Summary: We are looking for a highly capable Electrical/Mechanical Designer who operates at the intersection of design execution, data integrity, and engineering productivity.
This role owns both design output and the systems that enable it. You will create electrical and mechanical designs, manage the SolidWorks PDM environment, and continuously improve how engineering work gets done. This includes leveraging automation, scripting, and emerging AI tools to increase design velocity, reduce errors, and scale engineering effectiveness.
This is not a drafting role. We are looking for someone who builds, improves, and takes ownership.
COMPENSATION RANGE: $92,000 - $120,000 annually.
Core Responsibilities:
Design & Engineering Execution:
- Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical designs using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, OrCAD, and related tools
- Create 3D models, assemblies, and production-ready 2D drawings
- Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and complete engineering documentation packages
- Ensure designs meet technical requirements, manufacturability constraints, and applicable standards
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
- Support prototype builds, validation, and design iteration
- Own design changes and maintain revision history
SolidWorks PDM Ownership:
- Administer SolidWorks PDM environment (vault structure, workflows, permissions)
- Maintain data integrity and revision control
- Develop and enforce standards and templates
- Provide user training and support
- Drive system upgrades and performance improvements
- Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements
Engineering Productivity, Automation & AI:
- Identify inefficiencies and implement workflow improvements
- Develop scripts/tools (Python, VBA, APIs) to automate tasks
- Leverage AI tools to improve design and documentation
- Enable integration between PDM and enterprise systems
- Support data-driven and model-based engineering practices
Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of design experience
- 2+ years of SolidWorks PDM administration
- Currently hold an active secret clearance or possess the ability to obtain a secret clearance
Technical Skills:
- Strong SolidWorks proficiency
- SolidWorks PDM administration experience
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Experience with OrCAD or similar
- Understanding of DFM and manufacturing processes
- Revision control experience
- Programming/scripting (Python, VBA, or similar)
- Familiarity with APIs and data workflows
- Exposure to AI tools in engineering
Additional Characteristics:
- Ownership mindset
- Systems thinker
- Builder mentality
- Technically curious
- High standards for data accuracy
Preferred Qualifications:
- ERP/MRP integration experience
- Knowledge of UL, IEC, ISO standards
- Manufacturing environment experience
- Exposure to model-based engineering
What Success Looks Like:
- High-quality, manufacturable design output
- Reliable and structured PDM system
- Improved engineering efficiency through automation
- Effective use of AI tools
- Trusted resource for design and productivity
Why Join Spectrum Control:
- Work on real hardware
- Influence engineering systems and processes
- Shape modern engineering practices
- High ownership, high impact environment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Third-Party Recruiters
Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [email protected].