Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer Job Description

Job Title:   Electrical Engineer

Location: Bridgton, ME

Type of Position:  Full-Time

Status:  Exempt

General Job Description:

An electrical engineer designs, develops, and tests electrical and electronic equipment, components, and systems. They translate concepts into functioning hardware by creating schematics, building prototypes, and ensuring that all power grids, circuitry, and manufacturing specifications meet strict safety standards

This position will collaborate cross-functionally with the Project Manager, Controls Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, and will have the opportunity to work with and report to the Engineering Manager.

Howell Laboratories, Inc: Our Legacy

Howell Laboratories, Inc. has delivered mission-critical marine solutions for over six decades. Since becoming employee-owned in 1995, we have leveraged a culture of high productivity to develop cutting-edge air and water treatment systems for the US Navy and Coast Guard. From desiccant dehydrators to electrolytic disinfectant generators, we specialize in solving complex problems with custom-engineered technology built for the sea.

Howell Laboratories and its divisions: ODAT Machine and GDL Powder Coating, is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) engineering and manufacturing company based in Bridgton and Gorham, ME.  We are committed to providing our knowledge, expertise, and integrity to partners who require solutions on which they can stake their lives and livelihoods. We turn innovation into creation.

Our Values: Ownership, Accountability, Integrity, Feedback, Empathy, Openness

Responsibilities:

• Be an integral part of designing both new products and revising existing products. 
• Follow products and applications from inception through customer support, seeing the entire lifecycle.
• Design & Develop: Create electrical schematics, diagrams, and layouts using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Testing & Validation: Build and test prototypes, analyze test results, and optimize designs for efficiency and reliability.
• System Requirements: Perform detailed mathematical calculations to determine system capacity, power requirements, and cost-efficiency.
• Compliance: Ensure all electrical systems comply with industry standards, safety codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Take ownership of continuous learning by staying up-to-date with emerging trends, materials, and advancements in the electrical engineering field.
• Project Collaboration: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams—including software developers, mechanical engineers, and project managers—to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Installation & Maintenance: Oversee the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Hands-on: Wire, solder, assemble and test first article prototypes and assist electrical techs as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience; recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Technical Software: Familiarity with, or a strong desire to learn circuit simulation and CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, Altium Designer, MATLAB, or PSpice).

Key Competencies: 

• Analytical Skills: Strong mathematical aptitude and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot complex hardware or system failures.
• Communication: Clear technical writing skills for documentation, and strong verbal communication for coordinating with contractors and cross-functional teams.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Systems Evaluation: Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse the operations facility.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.