Entry Level Electrical Design Technician Jobs
New grad electrical design technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Amazon, Apple, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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Summary: The Electrical Design Engineer will have expertise in embedded systems design and development and worked for 2+ years on embedded systems teams. It is beneficial if this person has knowledge of electric power transmission and distribution systems.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the research, selection, design, development and modification of digital and analog hardware, systems, and electrical components
- Build embedded systems including hardware, basic board test firmware
- Responsible for the development of embedded systems hardware, from prototypes to certification testing and production
- Coordinate with team members to establish basic design approaches
- Analyze and assist in developing approaches to meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and other requirements for new or improved products
- Create CAD schematics, PCB layouts, and detailed documentation for new products
- Conduct testing of existing and prototype product designs to diagnose malfunctions and make routine improvements or modifications to produce desired results
- Interface with outside resources such as PCB prototype houses and contract manufacturers
Requirements
- Minimum of bachelors' degree in electrical engineering (or related field), or military training equivalent
- At least 2 years of embedded hardware development
- Experience with PCB and hardware interface design of embedded MCU or SOM
- Working knowledge of test tools; oscilloscopes, DMM, lab-type power supplies, serial port communications, and data analysis
- Troubleshooting experience such as board bring-up, EMI/EMC, or environmental issues
- Experience with wireless ISM communications
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
- Self-motivated and passionate about embedded systems
Strongly Prefer:
- Experience with mitigation of harsh electrical environment effects on MCU designs
- Experience in electric power industry
- Experience with hardware interfaces such as ethernet, RS-485, RS-232, I2C, SPI, and GPIO
Summary: The Electrical Design Engineer will have expertise in embedded systems design and development and worked for 2+ years on embedded systems teams. It is beneficial if this person has knowledge of electric power transmission and distribution systems.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the research, selection, design, development and modification of digital and analog hardware, systems, and electrical components
- Build embedded systems including hardware, basic board test firmware
- Responsible for the development of embedded systems hardware, from prototypes to certification testing and production
- Coordinate with team members to establish basic design approaches
- Analyze and assist in developing approaches to meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and other requirements for new or improved products
- Create CAD schematics, PCB layouts, and detailed documentation for new products
- Conduct testing of existing and prototype product designs to diagnose malfunctions and make routine improvements or modifications to produce desired results
- Interface with outside resources such as PCB prototype houses and contract manufacturers
Requirements
- Minimum of bachelors' degree in electrical engineering (or related field), or military training equivalent
- At least 2 years of embedded hardware development
- Experience with PCB and hardware interface design of embedded MCU or SOM
- Working knowledge of test tools; oscilloscopes, DMM, lab-type power supplies, serial port communications, and data analysis
- Troubleshooting experience such as board bring-up, EMI/EMC, or environmental issues
- Experience with wireless ISM communications
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
- Self-motivated and passionate about embedded systems
Strongly Prefer:
- Experience with mitigation of harsh electrical environment effects on MCU designs
- Experience in electric power industry
- Experience with hardware interfaces such as ethernet, RS-485, RS-232, I2C, SPI, and GPIO
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Entry Level Electrical Design Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level electrical design technician job?
Employers hiring at this level look for hands-on experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks, familiarity with electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and coursework in electrical engineering or a related field. A portfolio showing completed design projects, even from coursework or internships, gives you a concrete edge. Certifications like an Associate's degree in Electronics Technology or relevant software credentials also strengthen early applications.
Which companies hire entry level electrical design technicians?
Companies hiring entry level electrical design technicians right now include Amazon, Apple, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring covers engineering firms, industrial manufacturers, utilities, and defense contractors that actively build out junior technical teams.
Are there remote entry level electrical design technician jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of the work. About 29% of entry level electrical design technician openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so candidates open to on-site positions will see the broadest range of opportunities at this stage.
Are these new grad electrical design technician jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior electrical design technician roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or accepts a strong academic portfolio in place of professional history. Searching for "entry level" or "junior" alongside the role title surfaces these openings most reliably.
Which industries hire the most entry level electrical design technicians?
Entry Level electrical design technician roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on growing teams of junior designers to support product development, infrastructure upgrades, and manufacturing expansion.