Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Lancaster, NY

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $65,000 – $95,000 + full benefits (health, dental, and 401K with matching)

Job Summary

Sparcz Engineering is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and develop custom electronic systems and assemblies. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical design skills, mechanical aptitude, and hands-on experience with complex electronic equipment.

We are looking for a motivated team player with excellent communication and customer interface skills who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design custom electronic rack-mounted systems, chassis, and control panels.
• Design cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and interconnect systems.
• Design printed circuit boards (PCBs), including schematic capture and board layout.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing documentation.
• Integrate PLCs, power supplies, instrumentation, and electronic components into custom systems.
• Interface directly with customers to understand technical requirements, discuss design solutions, and resolve engineering issues.
• Collaborate with fellow engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel to develop practical, manufacturable designs.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems during assembly, integration, and testing.
• Support component selection, sourcing, and technical evaluations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (four-year) in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of professional electrical engineering design experience.
• Experience designing electronic racks, chassis, and integrated systems.
• Experience designing cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and selecting connectors.
• Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical assemblies.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate and assist others.
• Excellent customer interface skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts, understand customer requirements, and maintain professional customer relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OrCAD, Allegro, and DraftSight.
• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE).
• Familiarity with military and aerospace electronic assemblies and workmanship standards.
• Hands-on experience assembling, testing, and troubleshooting electronic systems.

Export Control Requirements

This position involves access to technical data and equipment controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be eligible to access ITAR-controlled information and technology in compliance with applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations.

About Sparcz Engineering

Sparcz Engineering specializes in the design and manufacture of custom electronic systems, automated test equipment, rack-mounted assemblies, printed circuit boards, and cable assemblies. We offer a hands-on engineering environment where engineers are involved from initial design through completed product.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person