Electrical Designer

Electrical Design Engineer

Oconomowoc, WI | On-site

At Sentry Equipment, our employee-owners design and build reliable solutions for customers in demanding industrial environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, we believe strong engineering fundamentals, collaboration, and ownership drive the best results.

We’re looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to support the design and development of electrical systems for Sentry products. This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer to grow hands-on design skills while working closely with manufacturing, service, and experienced engineers.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze new and existing products for design feasibility, reliability, and manufacturability
• Create and refine electrical system designs and drawings using SolidWorks Electrical
• Prepare drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), IOM manuals, and technical documentation
• Apply applicable electrical codes and standards (NEMA, ATEX, ANSI, API, CSA, CE, CRN, as required)
• Support testing and debugging of products in the shop
• Manage multiple projects while meeting schedules and design requirements
• Collaborate with manufacturing and other departments to resolve issues and implement Engineering Changes
• Take ownership of assigned work while learning Sentry’s products and processes

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Some exposure to electrical design in an industrial environment preferred
• Experience or coursework involving:
  • Wiring techniques and electrical schematics
  • Analog and digital circuit design
  • Electrical codes (NEC, UL 508A, CE)
  • Basic PLC (ladder logic) or microprocessor programming
• Ability to read and interpret EWDs, P&IDs, and technical drawings
• Proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, organization, and technical writing skills
• Team-oriented mindset with a strong ownership mentality

Why Sentry

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) – you share in the success you help create
• Supportive environment for learning and early-career development
• Meaningful engineering work tied directly to production and customer needs
• Competitive pay, benefits, and long-term growth opportunities

If you’re an electrical engineer who enjoys hands-on design work and wants to grow your skills in a collaborative, employee-owned environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your engineering career at Sentry Equipment.

Sentry Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities.

Click the link to learn more about our culture and benefits! https://sentry-equip.com/benefits