HireIQ Solutions (the exclusive search partner for this role) is leading the search for an Electrical Sustaining Engineer to join a US-based manufacturer of custom HVAC equipment used for air handling and cooling in mission-critical data centers. This team designs and builds engineered-to-order air handlers and integrated cooling systems with UL-rated control panels that support hyperscale, enterprise, and modular data center deployments. The role focuses on sustaining and continuously improving electrical and controls designs across a growing product portfolio.

Role Overview

Support the design, reliability, and manufacturability of safe, compliant electrical and controls systems from prototype through release and field support.

What You’ll Do

• Design & Documentation
• Develop or modify electrical diagrams and controls system designs for prototypes and product updates.
• Define component specifications and prepare product documentation, operating instructions, and related technical literature.
• Build and maintain BOMs and translation documents for new or changed designs.
• Integration & Collaboration
• Read and redline schematics; recommend changes to optimize performance and safety.
• Partner with electrical and mechanical designers/engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Provide design guidance and oversight to assigned electrical designers.
• Testing, Compliance & Quality
• Establish procedures for testing, operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical/controls products to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Support or lead DFMEAs and PFMEAs; participate in CFD, FEA, and seismic evaluations/testing as needed.
• Stay current with codes/standards and ensure designs meet requirements including UL, CE, NEC, IBC, and NFPA.
• Change Management & Production Support
• Work with engineering and operations to implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Support prototypes and early production builds to enable smooth product and feature releases.
• Coordinate part deviations/approvals; assist with test fixtures and prototype builds.
• Costing & Tools
• Create cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Perform electrical CAD modeling and simulations; support or develop EPLAN programs for units.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology with ~5+ years of industry experience; or an Associate’s degree with ~10+ years of relevant experience.
• Technical Skills
• Proficiency reading and creating electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Experience with ECAD tools (EPLAN Electric P8, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar).
• Knowledge of industrial control panels, VFDs, PLC/HMI fundamentals, and UL/NEC compliance practices.
• Familiarity with FMEA methods; exposure to CFD/FEA/seismic evaluations is a plus.
• Soft Skills
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable providing oversight to designers.
• Strong documentation, testing, and troubleshooting discipline.
• Other
• Ability to travel on occasion to production or customer sites as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for the majority of a work shift.
• Ability to work occasionally in environments below 32°F or above 90°F.
• Ability to travel to customer sites to resolve field issues when necessary.

About the Company

A growing US manufacturer specializing in engineered-to-order air handling and cooling solutions for data centers. Products include custom air handlers, fan arrays, and integrated electrical/control systems built for high efficiency, reliability, and rapid deployment. Cross-functional teams collaborate closely from design through manufacturing to deliver safe, code-compliant equipment that keeps mission-critical facilities online.