Senior Product Design Jobs in St. Louis, MO

Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

Electrical Engineer
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
About the Role
The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for executing complete electrical design activities for control panels and thermal systems. This role supports project execution, documentation, regulatory compliance, and platform development under general supervision. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, cost-effective system solutions that meet customer requirements.
What You’ll Do

• • Perform electrical design for standard and custom control panels, including product extensions and standardization initiatives
• • Author and validate P&IDs, electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, test documentation, manuals, and manufacturing documentation
• • Interpret customer specifications and develop compliant electrical system solutions
• • Specify electrical components and instrumentation in alignment with customer requirements, applicable codes, and cost targets
• • Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and regulations (UL508A, NEC, CE, IEC, ATEX, and hazardous area requirements)
• • Generate internal cost estimates for control panel assemblies and design with cost optimization in mind
• • Collaborate with heater designers, product specialists, and account managers to develop optimized system solutions
• • Support suppliers and/or internal manufacturing teams by resolving technical issues during build and test phases

What You’ll Bring (Required Qualifications)

• • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• • 3–5 years of industrial electrical design experience
• • Experience with power and control panel design
• • Working knowledge of relevant electrical codes and standards
• • Ability to interpret technical specifications and produce high-quality engineering documentation
• • Proficiency with Solidworks Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent electrical design tools

Additional Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• • Knowledge of hazardous area requirements and electrical standards related to control panel design and integration
• • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• • High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• • Familiarity with engineering change control processes
• • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with suppliers, customers, account managers, and internal teams

Why Join Us

• • Opportunity to work on complex, customer-driven engineering solutions
• • Collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment
• • Exposure to global electrical standards and regulated applications
• • Ability to contribute to both new designs and platform standardization efforts

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.