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Remote Distribution Operator jobs are open across the U.S. in e-commerce, third-party logistics, and wholesale distribution, with companies like Pavago, Molex, and Qualus hiring operators for fully distributed teams. Roles range from entry-level order processing positions to senior distribution coordinators managing multi-site inventory flows. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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VOLTARIS
Powering Progress,
One Connection at a Time.
We design and deliver custom electrical power systems built around your needs — not the other way around. Backed by the combined expertise of Jefferson Electric and Pioneer CEP, Voltaris operates as one company with one focus: building the systems and relationships that power tomorrow's infrastructure.
From the first conversation to the final bolt, our solutions are engineered for performance, reliability, and sustainability — across utilities, EV charging, data centers, and beyond.
Whether it's a system you can see or support you can feel, every connection matters.
Sr. Electrical Engineer
Dry-Type Distribution Transformers
Position Summary:
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and ongoing support of dry-type electrical distribution transformers. Working across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial functions, this role takes products from concept through production launch, ensures compliance with industry standards, and drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The position also serves as a technical resource for customers and suppliers and as a mentor to junior engineers and technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and Engineering. The Electrical Engineer designs and develops dry-type electrical distribution transformers, performing the electrical calculations and analysis required for core and coil design, impedance, loss evaluation, thermal performance, short-circuit withstand capability, voltage regulation, and efficiency optimization. The role develops and reviews transformer drawings, schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation, and interprets and applies customer specifications, technical standards, and regulatory requirements. The engineer supports new product introduction (NPI) initiatives from concept through production launch and evaluates design alternatives for manufacturability, reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.
Manufacturing and Operations Support. This position partners closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve product quality, throughput, and operational efficiency, and provides technical support to production teams during transformer assembly, testing, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include conducting root cause analysis and corrective action for product failures and field issues, reviewing and resolving production non-conformance and engineering deviations, and assisting with the implementation of engineering changes and the maintenance of configuration control processes. The engineer also contributes to continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
Testing and Compliance. The engineer supports electrical testing activities, including routine, design validation, heat run, impulse, and short-circuit testing, and analyzes the resulting data to prepare technical reports and recommendations. The role ensures that products comply with applicable industry standards and regulations, including IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, UL, CSA, and DOE efficiency requirements. Experience with other standards like IEC, BS will be added advantage but not mandatory.
Customer and Cross-Functional Collaboration. The Electrical Engineer interfaces with customers, suppliers, and internal cross-functional teams on technical requirements and product solutions, and participates in customer meetings and technical reviews as required. The role collaborates with Quality to investigate warranty claims and customer concerns, and provides engineering support to Sales and Commercial teams during quotation and bid review.
Leadership and Strategic Initiatives. The engineer mentors junior engineers and engineering technicians and supports strategic initiatives involving product standardization, cost optimization, and innovation.
Qualifications:
Education. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required; a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
Experience. Candidates must have at least five years of progressive engineering experience in the dry-type electrical distribution transformer industry, including direct experience with dry-type transformers. Experience with medium-voltage and low-voltage transformer design is strongly preferred. Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a high-volume industrial environment, as well as prior work in sustaining engineering, product development, or R&D engineering, is also preferred.
Technical Knowledge. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, transformer design principles, electrical power systems, thermal dynamics, insulation systems, and short-circuit analysis, along with knowledge of transformer materials such as copper and aluminum windings, core steel, insulation systems, and dielectric fluids. Proficiency in electrical calculations and engineering analysis tools is expected, as is experience interpreting and applying IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA standards and DOE efficiency regulations.
Software and Systems. Candidates should be familiar with ERP and engineering systems and having working knowledge of tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Creo, MATLAB, ETAP, ANSYS Maxwell, SAP, Oracle, or other ERP platforms, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Professional Competencies. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once. They work collaboratively across functions, can influence and drive continuous improvement, and bring a customer-focused mindset with strong attention to detail. A demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineering talent and a high level of accountability and ownership are essential.
Location:
This role is remote.
VOLTARIS
Powering Progress,
One Connection at a Time.
We design and deliver custom electrical power systems built around your needs — not the other way around. Backed by the combined expertise of Jefferson Electric and Pioneer CEP, Voltaris operates as one company with one focus: building the systems and relationships that power tomorrow's infrastructure.
From the first conversation to the final bolt, our solutions are engineered for performance, reliability, and sustainability — across utilities, EV charging, data centers, and beyond.
Whether it's a system you can see or support you can feel, every connection matters.
Sr. Electrical Engineer
Dry-Type Distribution Transformers
Position Summary:
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and ongoing support of dry-type electrical distribution transformers. Working across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial functions, this role takes products from concept through production launch, ensures compliance with industry standards, and drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The position also serves as a technical resource for customers and suppliers and as a mentor to junior engineers and technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and Engineering. The Electrical Engineer designs and develops dry-type electrical distribution transformers, performing the electrical calculations and analysis required for core and coil design, impedance, loss evaluation, thermal performance, short-circuit withstand capability, voltage regulation, and efficiency optimization. The role develops and reviews transformer drawings, schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation, and interprets and applies customer specifications, technical standards, and regulatory requirements. The engineer supports new product introduction (NPI) initiatives from concept through production launch and evaluates design alternatives for manufacturability, reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.
Manufacturing and Operations Support. This position partners closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve product quality, throughput, and operational efficiency, and provides technical support to production teams during transformer assembly, testing, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include conducting root cause analysis and corrective action for product failures and field issues, reviewing and resolving production non-conformance and engineering deviations, and assisting with the implementation of engineering changes and the maintenance of configuration control processes. The engineer also contributes to continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
Testing and Compliance. The engineer supports electrical testing activities, including routine, design validation, heat run, impulse, and short-circuit testing, and analyzes the resulting data to prepare technical reports and recommendations. The role ensures that products comply with applicable industry standards and regulations, including IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, UL, CSA, and DOE efficiency requirements. Experience with other standards like IEC, BS will be added advantage but not mandatory.
Customer and Cross-Functional Collaboration. The Electrical Engineer interfaces with customers, suppliers, and internal cross-functional teams on technical requirements and product solutions, and participates in customer meetings and technical reviews as required. The role collaborates with Quality to investigate warranty claims and customer concerns, and provides engineering support to Sales and Commercial teams during quotation and bid review.
Leadership and Strategic Initiatives. The engineer mentors junior engineers and engineering technicians and supports strategic initiatives involving product standardization, cost optimization, and innovation.
Qualifications:
Education. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required; a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
Experience. Candidates must have at least five years of progressive engineering experience in the dry-type electrical distribution transformer industry, including direct experience with dry-type transformers. Experience with medium-voltage and low-voltage transformer design is strongly preferred. Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a high-volume industrial environment, as well as prior work in sustaining engineering, product development, or R&D engineering, is also preferred.
Technical Knowledge. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, transformer design principles, electrical power systems, thermal dynamics, insulation systems, and short-circuit analysis, along with knowledge of transformer materials such as copper and aluminum windings, core steel, insulation systems, and dielectric fluids. Proficiency in electrical calculations and engineering analysis tools is expected, as is experience interpreting and applying IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA standards and DOE efficiency regulations.
Software and Systems. Candidates should be familiar with ERP and engineering systems and having working knowledge of tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Creo, MATLAB, ETAP, ANSYS Maxwell, SAP, Oracle, or other ERP platforms, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Professional Competencies. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once. They work collaboratively across functions, can influence and drive continuous improvement, and bring a customer-focused mindset with strong attention to detail. A demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineering talent and a high level of accountability and ownership are essential.
Location:
This role is remote.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Consumer Goods
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote distribution operator jobs.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Prior experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or logistics environment
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain one upon hire
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory software
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and standard operating procedures
Tips for Your Remote Distribution Operator Job Search
Show async coordination experience upfront
Remote distribution employers need operators who can manage handoffs and resolve fulfillment issues without walking down the hall. Highlight specific examples of coordinating inventory or shipment workflows entirely through written channels, whether that was email threads, Slack, or ticketing systems.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote distribution operator openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sifting through location-based listings that don't apply to you.
Name the WMS and ERP tools you know
Remote distribution operators are expected to onboard quickly without in-person IT support. Call out every warehouse management system, ERP platform, or inventory tool you've used, such as NetSuite, SAP, or Fishbowl, so hiring managers can confirm you won't need hand-holding on day one.
Prepare for remote operations interview questions
Remote distribution interviews often focus on how you handle exceptions, such as a shipment discrepancy or a supplier delay, when you can't escalate in person. Prepare specific examples of how you diagnosed and resolved a distribution problem independently, using data and written documentation.
Remote Distribution Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote distribution operator job?
Target e-commerce companies, third-party logistics providers, and wholesale distributors that run fully distributed operations, since those employers are most likely to hire distribution operators remotely. Remote hiring managers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with warehouse management systems like NetSuite or SAP. Candidates who can show experience coordinating inventory or fulfillment workflows without on-site supervision stand out from the pool.
Which companies hire remote distribution operators?
Remote distribution operator roles are posted by Pavago, Molex, and Qualus and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first e-commerce brands, third-party logistics firms, and wholesale distributors that manage distributed fulfillment networks across multiple regions.
Can you get a remote distribution operator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level distribution operator roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage workflows independently from day one without in-person guidance. E-commerce startups and third-party logistics companies are the most open to entry-level remote candidates. Demonstrating comfort with inventory management software, strong written communication, and any hands-on supply chain coursework or volunteer logistics work can open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote distribution operator jobs?
Not always. Most remote employers weight practical experience with distribution workflows, proficiency in warehouse management or ERP systems, and demonstrated ability to hit fulfillment accuracy targets over a formal degree. A relevant certificate in supply chain or logistics can strengthen your application, but documented results from previous distribution or operations roles carry more weight in remote hiring decisions.
Which industries hire the most remote distribution operators?
Most remote distribution operator openings sit in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Manufacturing, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors rely on distributed fulfillment teams and centralized inventory management systems that allow distribution operators to coordinate orders, shipments, and supplier communications entirely from remote locations.
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