About this role
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Summerville, SC
Industry: Marine / Boat Manufacturing
Position Summary
We are seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Design Engineer to join our engineering team and support the design, documentation, testing, and production of electrical systems for boats.
Working under the direction of the Senior Electrical Design Engineer, this position will provide an opportunity to develop practical experience in marine electrical system design, wiring harness development, electrical documentation, component selection, and production support.
The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented engineer who enjoys solving problems, learning how products are built, and working closely with both engineering and manufacturing teams. The successful candidate will develop their technical skills while contributing to the design and improvement of production boats.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Design & Engineering Support
· Assist the Senior Electrical Design Engineer with the development of electrical systems for new and existing boat models.
· Create and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and related documentation under engineering direction.
· Assist with electrical system layouts, wire routing, component locations, and electrical architecture.
· Perform basic electrical calculations, including wire sizing, voltage drop, circuit loading, and circuit protection.
· Assist with the selection and specification of electrical components.
· Develop and maintain electrical bills of materials, wire lists, component lists, and other engineering documentation.
· Assist with engineering changes and updates to existing boat models.
· Assist in design of different enclosures for electrical components.
· Participate in design reviews and engineering meetings.
· Maintain accurate revision control of electrical drawings and documentation.
Standards & Compliance
· Learn and apply applicable marine electrical standards and company engineering requirements.
· Develop familiarity with ABYC, USCG, NMMA, and other applicable standards.
· Assist in reviewing designs for compliance under the direction of the Senior Electrical Design Engineer.
· Maintain awareness of electrical safety requirements and company design practices.