Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US

HirexHire (pronounced hire by hire) is a recruiting and talent consultancy that integrates with companies short-term to provide long-term talent solutions. We take a seat in our client’s everyday operations to understand their people goals, gaps, and challenges. We then develop and implement the processes and technologies to execute a sustainable and scalable talent plan.

We partner with companies expecting or experiencing high growth who need to hire at scale or fill a critical role rapidly. Our clients are not looking for quick-fix placements but are thoughtfully building a hiring strategy to scale their businesses.

OUR CLIENT

Job Location : East Providence, RI

Salary : $115,000-$135,000

Industry : Manufacturing

Company Size : 500+

What They Do : Our client is a global leader powering innovation across the Printing and Packaging industries. As one of the largest suppliers of inks and coatings in North America, they’re known for combining cutting-edge technology with sustainable solutions that touch everyday products—from food packaging to printed materials. Joining their team means being part of a company that values precision, creativity, and making a real-world impact.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a sharp, hands-on Electrical Engineer to join a team that’s pushing the boundaries of innovation in the inks and coatings industry. In this role, you’ll take ownership of electrical and electronics design, drive hardware development, and ensure electrical safety and compliance—all while helping bring next-generation solutions to life. You’ll play a key role in designing and building systems that power real-world applications, supporting both engineering and manufacturing efforts from concept to execution.

This role is onsite in East Providence, RI.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Own the control panel design process — from concept through implementation
• Design, ECAD schematic capture, layout, and debug of Industrial Control Panels
• Select and justify components based on function, compatibility, and reliability
• Collaborate on design reviews, redline drawings, and make proactive recommendations (e.g., identifying components with high failure rates)
• Spec and implementation of motors, sensors, and control topologies for industrial machinery and production lines
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support project planning and execution
• Managing production with 3rd party vendors for the manufacturing and debug of Industrial Control Panel
• Design, development, documentation, and assembly of electrical modifications to lab equipment and printing presses
• Assembly and wiring of first article panels and electrical assemblies
• Design, development, documentation, and assembly of hardware test fixture systems
• Support development equipment specification documents and operator manual

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

NICE TO HAVE