Electrical Engineer

Job DetailsJob Location Platte - Platte City, MO Description POSITION/TITLE: Electrical Engineer DEPARTMENT: Engineering REPORT TO: President of Engineering SUPERVISES: None WORK HOURS: Minimum of forty (40) hours per week, and additionally as needed to meet the goals of CPSS. Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots going back to 1954. Our internal Mission Statement is fostering a strong family-oriented culture built on a high moral and ethical code. We are looking for the right individual who shares our passion for the products, our desire for continued growth, and our commitment to build more meaningful customer relationships founded on trust and integrity. As we are in a time of rapid growth and development, we are looking for candidates to eventually advance and lead others within the organization. It is important that you are a teachable individual, open to learning new systems, receiving feedback, and adapting with us as we continue to grow as a company. We truly value passionate and down-to-earth people who are driven to get things done and find creative solutions to problems. PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Electrical Engineer supports the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of electrical systems within our Generator Manufacturing Division. This role plays a key part in ensuring our generator products meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability through data-driven analysis, technical documentation, and hands-on collaboration with Production and Process Engineering teams. The Electrical Engineer will focus on the continuous improvement of electrical design, testing, and manufacturing processes, leveraging data and engineering principles to drive efficiency, consistency, and innovation. ENGINEERING JOB FUNCTIONS Design, validate, and maintain electrical systems, wiring, and control components for generator products and related equipment. Support manufacturing and assembly operations by providing technical troubleshooting and data-driven problem resolution for electrical issues. Collaborate with Mechanical and Industrial Engineers to integrate electrical components into new and existing product designs. Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and test documentation using CAD and design software. Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations using structured problem-solving and reporting tools. Analyze test and production data to identify trends in system performance, electrical failures, or process variation. Implement and document design or process changes, ensuring proper version control and technical traceability. Collaborate with Operations and Process Engineering to define and maintain electrical test parameters, inspection criteria, and control plans. Assist in developing operator training materials for assembly and testing of electrical components. Research and recommend improvements in components, tools, and testing methods to improve safety, efficiency, and consistency. Maintain compliance with industry codes and standards (UL, NEC, ISO, etc.). Other duties as assigned. Benefits Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance 401k with company match Paid Time Off Training & Professional Development Positive and productive work environment Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program 3+ years of experience in electrical system design, testing, or manufacturing support, preferably in the generator, power generation, or heavy equipment industry. Experience with electrical troubleshooting, data analysis, and root cause problem solving in a production environment. Data Center and site design experience a huge plus. Technical Skills Proficiency in electrical design software (AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, Autodesk Inventor, or equivalent). Strong understanding of electrical schematics, control systems, and power distribution. Experience with PLC programming, sensors, wiring harnesses, and electrical testing methods. Knowledge of data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, MATLAB, or similar) for performance and failure reporting. Understanding of UL/CSA standards, NEC codes, and safety requirements related to electrical systems. Certifications (Preferred, not required) EIT (Engineer in Training) or PE (Professional Engineer) certification. Lean Six Sigma certification. NFPA 70E or OSHA Electrical Safety training. WORK CONDITIONS Central Power Systems & Services is a company that thrives on teamwork. Success requires various professionals in multiple areas of expertise, each doing their own specific role to support our customers. We all do our part, we work hard together, we share market intelligence, and we support each other where we can. We believe working hard and having fun are not mutually exclusive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. CPS&S is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.