Electrical Engineer

Position Summary:

This role will be functioning as a product design engineer who will focus on electrical systems based at our R&D facility in PA.

 

Why Work for CaptiveAire? 

• Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment.  Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC Systems.
• Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.
• Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price
• Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company developed technical videos 

 

What our employees have to say: 

I love the mindset of continuous learning and pushing the bounds of your capabilities and knowledge. I love the people I work with and the environment, particularly in a world where remote work is common. I love how Captiveaire is all about connections, with customers, coworkers, end users, and everyone in between.  

Knowing that the company truly has an owner and leadership team that cares for the employees. At CaptiveAire each employee is more than a number, they are a valued member of a growing and diverse team. The open-door policy at CaptiveAire means that no matter who you are in the company that leadership is open to hear your comments and concerns. This means that your ideas are heard. Not once in my time here at CaptiveAire have I felt like I was anything less than an asset to this company and a valued member of the team. 

We want to stay on the cutting edge and so are constantly sourcing and utilizing the best equipment available. Any position can provide feedback that is listened to and incorporated into processes. Collaboration is key at CaptiveAire and so there is no being “Silo-ed” into one area.

CaptiveAire is fast-moving and no-nonsense. We operate differently than any other company that I've worked for with our decentralized structure. Quick action is taken when a good idea is presented. We are focused on end users where the rest of the industry is very short-sighted. We are on the front lines, actively changing the landscape of the HVAC industry. 

Learn more about CaptiveAire and our products here 

 

A Day in the Life: 

An Electrical Engineer role with our R&D team encompasses a wide variety of tasks where one day does not look exactly like the next. 

Typical tasks can include:

• Product design focused on improvements for product line through the various CAD software and hands on work in our lab.
• Receiving and analyzing feedback from plants and service for product issues or recommended improvements.
• Component acquisition work with supply chain team.
• Working with the R&D team to solve issues seen by our sales team, the Application Engineering team and our service team on product issues.
• Solving software and background issues alongside internal IT team.

From an R&D Engineer: I love that my job is not focused solely on a singular component or a singular system and instead blends both practical and theoretical knowledge. I am constantly involved in different aspects that involve our products which allows me to keep a wholistic view of the work I am doing and its impact. Traveling to get boots on the ground at our plants to hear their feedback or going to performance testing has also been very interesting. 

 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Design, test and implement all electrical systems and products
• Full understanding of electrical schematics and electrical system design
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits and hardware utilizing tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
• Handle equipment installation, removal, upgrades, modifications, and electrical assembly

 

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering 
• 0-5 years of engineering design and electrical knowledge 
• Understanding of electrical circuits and PCB design
• Self-motivation to keep up with current electrical advances using new technologies
• Full working knowledge of AutoCad and electrical schematics
• Familiar with safety testing and agency approval. 
• Understanding of electrical tools and equipment: crimpers, multimeters, connectors, relays, contactors, wire gauges/types, soldering, etc.
• Must be willing to travel to manufacturing facilities and job sites as required.
• Basic HVAC understanding PREFERRED
• THIS IS NOT A REMOTE ROLE.

 

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance 
• 401k with employer match 
• Paid holidays 
• Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure 
• Flexible spending account (FSA) 
• Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License  
• Relocation assistance 

 

Salary: 

$65k-$95k base, negotiable dependent on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.  

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.