Electrical/Power Design Engineer

Job Title: Electrical/Power Design Engineer

Company: Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Type: Full Time 

Electrical Power Design Engineer Job Description

Performs a variety of engineering work in planning and design of products, tools, machines and other electrically functioning equipment. Works closely with other engineering disciplines to increase production quality, efficiency, or volume.

Electrical Power Design Engineer Job Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions:

• Project Management and Design Lead of new RELL Power products
• Technical Lead and support staff on existing RELL Power Products
• Develop proposals with risk analysis on potential new products
• Participate in product review and engineering meetings
• Designs and develops switching power supplies and ultracapacitor based modules
• PCB Design and layout: Experience in Cadence OrCad/Allegro PCB Designer is a plus
• Schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications
• Reviews other engineers progress and evaluates results of their work
• Fluency in technologies and application domain
• Able and willing to produce complete, accurate, readable Electrical schematics per industry standards
• Some traveling to customer locations for installation, testing, and troubleshooting
• Mentor and develop younger engineers in design and critical thinking
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Leading Lower-Level Electrical Engineers and CAD Drafters

Qualification Requirements:

• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to focus efforts, overcome obstacles and complete key objectives
• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience or master's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Previous design experience in the following is desirable: 
• Energy storage, power generation, renewable energy, power conversion. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Environment:

• On-site Office/Lab

About Richardson Electronics: Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world.  All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and adhere to our supplier terms and conditions.  We serve customers in alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. The Company's strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and "engineered solutions" based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at  

Our manufacturing facility operates under lean manufacturing principles, which means we are focused on efficiency, continuous improvement, and meeting customer demand in real time. As part of our team, you may be asked to flex between different areas or responsibilities depending on production needs. This flexibility is key to how we maintain a responsive, high-performing operation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Richardson Electronics is an international organization with offices worldwide. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed, grow, and contribute. We believe in creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. By promoting fairness, inclusivity, and a culture of mutual respect, we ensure that our employees, customers, and the communities we serve can achieve their goals. Our ability to bring together individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our continued global success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

*Must be authorized to work in the US.

Required postings:

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Employer Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Pay Range:  $100,000 to 125,000 plus incentive

Benefits:  Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance with multiple PPO and HSA plan options, as well as dental and vision coverage. We offer flexible spending accounts (FSA), life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability (STD & LTD), an employee assistance program (EAP), smoking cessation support, weight management program, pet insurance, LifeLock identity protection, and a 401(k)-retirement plan. Additionally, we provide generous vacation time, sick/personal days, 10 paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education and work-life balance.