Sr Electrical Engineer

Sterling Engineering
Lodi, NJ

Title: Sr Electrical Engineer

Location: Lodi, NJ (Relocation available)

Compensation: $120–150k

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching, product discounts, annual bonus potential




Preferred Skills: Consumer product (CPG) electrical design and testing


Overview:

We’re hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a key role in the full product development lifecycle of commercial-grade equipment, from concept and design through validation, production, and continuous improvement. This role combines hands-on testing, electromechanical troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll partner closely with engineering, sourcing, marketing, sales, and production teams to ensure products meet real-world performance, reliability, and durability requirements.


Job Duties:


• Support electrical and electromechanical design throughout the full product development lifecycle, including concept, prototyping, validation, and production release.

• Work with electromechanical components (motors, solenoids, sensors, etc.) across multiple product lines.

• Lead product durability, performance testing, failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform hands-on testing and validation in the Lodi workshop and provide technical guidance to in-house technicians.

• Collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners to support design for manufacturability, quality standards, and production efficiency.

• Conduct competitive benchmarking and translate findings into actionable design and performance improvements.

• Create and maintain CAD models, schematics, and technical documentation using SolidWorks or Pro/Engineer (Creo).

• Provide cross-disciplinary troubleshooting support, including mechanical-focused issues when required.

• Occasional travel (2–3 trips/year) for supplier visits, manufacturing support, and team collaboration.


Qualifications:


• 5–8 years of electrical or electromechanical engineering experience supporting mass-produced products.

• Demonstrated experience working through the full product development lifecycle in a commercial or consumer product environment.

• Background in rugged, commercial-grade, high-volume products.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks or Pro/Engineer (Creo).

• Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and business teams.

• Passion for designing and delivering durable, reliable, and high-performing products.



Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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