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Electrical Engineer

MAT Friction
Jackson, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
Company Description

MAT Industries Inc., a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., is a leading manufacturer of air compressors and air brake tanks in the Jackson community located at 213 Industrial Dr., Jackson, TN 38301. World-class domestic manufacturing facilities allow MAT Industries to offer high-quality air compressors, air tools, and accessories to retailers under brands such as Powermate®, Industrial Air®, Industrial Air Contractor®, and Sanborn® as well as private labels. Our air compressors are sold through retailers, including major home centers, hardware co-ops, independents, and farm and fleet stores around the US.

We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.

Benefits

  • MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
  • 401k Retirement Plan Company Match
  • Career Advancement Program, training and development
  • Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
  • and More

Job Description

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates to Jackson,TN

Job Summary

An electrical engineer is a pivotal position responsible for developing and implementing innovative technologies for air compressor products. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this role requires providing technical and engineering support for electrical components and systems. The Senior Electrical Engineer will collaborate closely with the Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to design and launch new products for the global compressor market, ensuring compliance with high-performance and reliability standards. This position demands strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Principle Responsibilities

  • Engineering design of electrical components, assemblies, and products.
  • Perform complex calculations as required to validate a design.
  • Create test protocols for Electro-Mechanical design validation.
  • UL, ETL, CSA Standards compliance.
  • Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules and status to internal and external

Qualifications

Core Competencies

  • Electric Motors - Single/Three phase Induction, Universal, PMDC, and Brushless DC.
  • Motor Controls—Create systems to efficiently start and stop electric motors, promoting safety, high reliability, and durability.
  • Documentation – Ability to create electrical schematics to aid in assembly and troubleshooting.
  • Communication – Work with internal team members and external vendors to improve existing and develop new products.
  • Testing – Create rigorous test protocols that validate system reliability.
  • Regulatory – Work with the manufacturing team and third-party agencies, i.e., UL/ CSA, to assure compliance with current requirements. (UL1450, C22.2 NO.68)
  • Ability to meet attendance standards. All full-time employees are required to work a 40-hour week. Sometimes, it may be necessary to work additional hours to accomplish the required tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to meet attendance standards. All full-time employees are required to work a 40-hour week. Sometimes, it may be necessary to work additional hours to accomplish the required tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to use Mechanical intuition with strong “hands-on” experience.
  • Ability to follow safety and security practices, maintain confidentiality of certain information and meet deadlines and effectively deal with office stress
  • Ability to Creativity, initiative, and problem-solving skills are a must.
  • Must have Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.

Education/Experience

  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum of 7 years EE experience in electric motors/motor controls, preferably with air compressors or power tools.
  • Experience with Project management and organization skills utilizing Microsoft Office products.
  • Experience in new product development processes (Stage Gate or Milestones).
  • Knowledge of ASME pressure vessels would be a plus
  • Experience with manufacturing processes and executing new designs in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in product improvement and cost reduction projects.
  • Knowledge of and ability to design and test products that meet compliance standards.
  • Experience with Battery / Battery Charging
  • Ability to create and interpret schematic and wiring drawings
  • Ability to conduct failure analysis with standard laboratory equipment on electronic and unit-level assemblies
  • Able to determine and convey, in written reports, findings of Failure Analysis results
  • Must have System integration knowledge
  • Experience with PCB layout with EMC/EMI experience a plus
  • Knowledge of Engineering design of electromechanical consumer goods, project management, product qualification, quality systems, engineering systems, and manufacturing processes, and standards compliance
  • Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office software products.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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