Overview

Are you passionate about designing innovative electrical systems that make a real-world impact? Join our dynamic engineering team where no two projects are the same, and your creativity and problem-solving skills directly shape the future of our products. We're looking for a forward-thinking Electrical Design Engineer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is excited to work on cutting-edge technologies from concept to launch.

What You’ll Do

Design & Innovation: Develop and test next-generation electrical systems, components, and equipment that meet or exceed customer expectations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineers—as well as lab technicians—to bring new product ideas to life.
Product Development: Participate in design strategy, hardware creation, and system development from initial concept through production.
Hands-On Engineering: Create functional models and prototypes, perform experimental validation, and drive design optimization using Six Sigma and other engineering tools.
Customer Engagement: Partner with sales and interface directly with customers and vendors to understand requirements, present solutions, and ensure successful delivery.
Documentation & Standards: Develop product specifications, test procedures, and documentation to support quality assurance and compliance with industry standards.
Continuous Learning: Apply best practices and emerging technologies to improve product performance and reduce time to market.

What You Bring

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience, preferably in [insert relevant industry, if applicable]
Technical Expertise: Strong foundation in mathematical and engineering principles used in electrical system design
Problem Solver: Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles and drive results
Communication: Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and collaborate across departments
Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel as needed

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Exposure to a wide variety of challenging projects year-round
Opportunity to innovate and contribute to high-impact products
Collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and growth
Competitive compensation and benefits
Work that truly makes a difference

Ready to spark innovation and power the future? Apply today and become a key player in shaping the next generation of our electrical systems.

The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is: $90,000-$110,000 annually.

This position is eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Metrics and level of participation are determined annually.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks

Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@methode.com or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.