Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
Electrical Design Engineer
– Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
About IEM Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full‑line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.
Position Summary The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the design of low and medium voltage power systems and acts as the primary technical interface for the equipment they are assigned.
Key Responsibilities
Create bill of material and drawing packages for manufacture for equipment of moderate complexity.
Independently perform design, troubleshooting and commissioning job functions as needed to support IEM equipment.
Support production during the equipment manufacturing phase and testing by answering any technical inquiries.
Work with mechanical designers to layout and create front views/plan views of switchgear and switchboards.
Select components and create detailed bills of materials for our products.
Write sequence of operation documents to define automatic system functionality.
Work with test and field service teams to verify system operation against the design and written sequence of operations.
Collaborate with other IEM teams to support equipment demonstrations in the factory, providing hands‑on technical expertise and guidance to ensure successful execution of the factory witness test.
Perform design job functions as needed to support IEM’s products and to achieve customer goals.
Independently support sales and the project management team in answering customer questions as it relates to the design.
Complete short field assignments where troubleshooting, design consultation, customer meetings or engineering support is required (generally less than 5 days at a time and not to exceed 15% of total time).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Technology Diploma, or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a related field.
Previous field service experience, knowledge and understanding is a big plus.
Industrial automation experience is a big plus.
Understanding of electrical engineering principles and applications as they apply to the power industry, including codes, standards and design practices.
Experience utilizing AutoCAD for electrical design.
Understanding of mechanical layout and considerations.
Task management and the ability to carry out a plan that moves a task to completion with a number of concurrent tasks.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Compensation The salary range for this role is $97,600 – $122,000 per year, based on location, experience and qualifications.
Why Join IEM At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers and problem‑solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.
Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well‑being, growth and long‑term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers.
Recruiting Scams Beware of recruiting scams. IEM never charges candidates fees, and all recruiter emails come from an @iemfg.com address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, do not share personal information and report it to us at
https://iemfg.com/contact .
Non‑Discrimination Statement IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.
Privacy Information collected and processed as part of your IEM Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit, is subject to IEM’s Workforce Member Privacy Policy.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) by 2x.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Manufacturing
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– Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
About IEM Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full‑line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.
Position Summary The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the design of low and medium voltage power systems and acts as the primary technical interface for the equipment they are assigned.
Key Responsibilities
Create bill of material and drawing packages for manufacture for equipment of moderate complexity.
Independently perform design, troubleshooting and commissioning job functions as needed to support IEM equipment.
Support production during the equipment manufacturing phase and testing by answering any technical inquiries.
Work with mechanical designers to layout and create front views/plan views of switchgear and switchboards.
Select components and create detailed bills of materials for our products.
Write sequence of operation documents to define automatic system functionality.
Work with test and field service teams to verify system operation against the design and written sequence of operations.
Collaborate with other IEM teams to support equipment demonstrations in the factory, providing hands‑on technical expertise and guidance to ensure successful execution of the factory witness test.
Perform design job functions as needed to support IEM’s products and to achieve customer goals.
Independently support sales and the project management team in answering customer questions as it relates to the design.
Complete short field assignments where troubleshooting, design consultation, customer meetings or engineering support is required (generally less than 5 days at a time and not to exceed 15% of total time).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Technology Diploma, or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a related field.
Previous field service experience, knowledge and understanding is a big plus.
Industrial automation experience is a big plus.
Understanding of electrical engineering principles and applications as they apply to the power industry, including codes, standards and design practices.
Experience utilizing AutoCAD for electrical design.
Understanding of mechanical layout and considerations.
Task management and the ability to carry out a plan that moves a task to completion with a number of concurrent tasks.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Compensation The salary range for this role is $97,600 – $122,000 per year, based on location, experience and qualifications.
Why Join IEM At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers and problem‑solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.
Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well‑being, growth and long‑term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers.
Recruiting Scams Beware of recruiting scams. IEM never charges candidates fees, and all recruiter emails come from an @iemfg.com address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, do not share personal information and report it to us at
https://iemfg.com/contact .
Non‑Discrimination Statement IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.
Privacy Information collected and processed as part of your IEM Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit, is subject to IEM’s Workforce Member Privacy Policy.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) by 2x.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Manufacturing
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