Electrical engineer Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

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• Collaborative Environment – Team-driven culture that values communication, shared success, and cross-functional collaboration!
  
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What you will be doing:

• Lead the system-level development of electrical monitoring and safety subsystems, from concept through validated prototype and production readiness.
  
• Define functional requirements, system architecture, interfaces, thresholds, and failure modes for electrical systems and subsystems.
  
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including functional block diagrams, interface definitions, and installation schematics.
  
• Own test planning and validation, including defining test requirements, coordinating supplier-executed testing, reviewing results, and authoring test reports.
  
• Support third-party certification efforts and compliance activities in accordance with ASME A17.1, ASME A17.5, and applicable electrical codes and standards.
  
• Serve as the primary technical interface with suppliers and manufacturing partners, ensuring solutions are technically sound, cost-effective, and manufacturable.
  
• Support day-to-day engineering needs related to traction machines, belt-driven systems, motors, and VFD-based equipment.
  
• Participate in technical risk assessment activities, including patent awareness, cost evaluation, and supplier capability reviews.
  

Experience you will need:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or closely related field) required.
  
• A Master’s degree is considered a strong asset.
  
• 5+ years of experience in electrical or systems engineering roles.
  
• Experience working with electromechanical systems, preferably in elevator, industrial, automotive, or similar industries.
  
• Prior ownership of technically complex projects involving multiple suppliers is strongly preferred.
  
• Prior experience in the elevator industry is considered a strong asset.
  
• Strong understanding of electrical systems engineering and system-level architecture.
  
• Experience defining functional requirements and translating regulatory requirements into technical specifications.
  
• Familiarity with motors, VFD-driven systems, and electromechanical equipment.
  
• Experience coordinating supplier-led design and testing efforts.
  
• Ability to define and validate digital and analog interfaces with higher-level control systems.
  
• Working knowledge of ASME A17.1 / A17.5 or similar safety-critical codes and standards.
  
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.