Mid-Level Electrical Engineer — Industrial Automation & Test in Wilmington, Massachusetts at Goddard Technologies, Inc.

Our Mission:

Through inspired engineering and design, we deliver outstanding solutions that positively impact lives. We use an interdisciplinary development process that combines our diverse engineering experience with creative industrial design solutions. We succeed when our partners succeed – it’s all about solving the most complex challenges by creating transformative technology.

Our Culture and People:

At Goddard, our most important asset is our people. We don't just work together; we thrive together. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual support. We believe in taking exceptionally good care of each other because great teams build great solutions. If you are someone who embodies the values of accountability, inspiration, dedication, efficiency, innovation, integrity, quality, and reliability, we want you on our team. Come be a part of a workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a real impact. Join us in shaping the future of transformative technology – together.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design industrial control and power panels end-to-end: schematics, one-line diagrams, panel layouts, wire run lists, BOMs, and assembly drawings for machine control, junction boxes, and test fixtures.
• Select and size electrical components: circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, terminal blocks, power supplies, drives, switches, cabinet assemblies, and associated wiring.
• Design custom harnessing and interconnection cabling for integrated systems.
• Develop test plans, test fixtures, and test procedures to validate hardware performance, safety, and compliance against project requirements and applicable standards.
• Read, interpret, and debug schematics and control system architectures end-to-end — from sensors and signal conditioning through motor drives, controllers, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Configure, test, and debug PLC and HMI software, including network communications for SCADA where applicable.
• Contribute to compliance and risk activities (NFPA 79, NEC, IEC/EN 60204-1, ISO 12100, ISO 13849-1, UL 508A, CE, TÜV) appropriate to the program, including panel safety considerations such as SCCR, arc flash, and LOTO.
• Provide engineering support to panel vendors, the manufacturing floor, and internal stakeholders across sales, service, and purchasing.
• Document designs accurately for field service and customer support; use ECO (Engineering Change Order) workflows within PLM systems to manage design updates.
• Work semi-independently, take on new challenges, and assist senior engineers in problem identification, root-cause analysis, and structured troubleshooting.
• Communicate technical risks, challenges, and status clearly to internal team members, management, and customers.
• Help shape the culture and technical practices of Goddard's electrical engineering team.
• Travel as needed (valid driver's license and vehicle required).

It would be great if you had experience with:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 3–5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Industrial automation and/or automated equipment development (machine builders, contract development, robotics, semiconductor, medical device manufacturing equipment, or similar).
• Low-voltage control systems and power systems up to 480 VAC.
• Test fixture design and hardware test engineering — instrumentation, data acquisition, automated test setup, and characterization.
• Motors and controls: servo/stepper/BLDC drives, encoders, motion controllers, and closed-loop tuning.
• Sensor integration and signal conditioning across analog and digital signals.
• PLC and HMI programming with Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, or equivalent platforms (safety PLCs a plus), and industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, CANopen, IIoT / Industry 4.0).
• Electrical design and documentation software: EPLAN Electric P8, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Schematic capture and PCB design (Altium Designer, KiCAD) for custom electronics, including power supplies and signal conditioning.
• Panel safety considerations: SCCR, arc flash, LOTO, and design to global standards (NFPA 79, NEC, IEC/EN 60204-1, ISO 12100, ISO 13849-1, UL 508A, CE, TÜV). UL 508A MTR a plus.
• Embedded systems and firmware development in C/C++ for support of custom electronics.
• Scripting and test automation in Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB.
• Familiarity with ECO / PLM workflows for design change management.

About You:

• You are a strong communicator, creative thinker, and a team player.

• You are detail-oriented and methodical when debugging systems at the electrical and controls level.

• You are looking for an opportunity for professional growth toward a senior industrial EE role.

• You are excited at the prospect of working on a diverse array of programs.

• You are energized by tackling tough, ambiguous engineering challenges.

About Goddard:

Founded in 1997, Goddard is a full-service product development and engineering firm specializing in the design and development of medical technology, life science and industrial products. Drawing from the collective expertise of its experienced designers and engineers, Goddard's mission is to deliver outstanding solutions that positively impact lives. We have offices in Beverly, MA and San Diego, CA.

Why you should join us:

• Project diversification: Our teams have helped to re-imagine and build products ranging from implantable heart pumps to boat monitors to flying cars.
• On-site partnership model: Our engineers become a part of our clients' team. Many of our clients opt to host our engineers on-site for the duration of their project. Every Friday, the entire Goddard staff gathers at our Beverly headquarters to discuss projects. The upshot? No matter where you are, you are always supported by the whole team.
• We care about culture: From our "dress-for-your-day" policy to Beer Tuesdays, we believe in taking care of our teammates.

Goddard believes that everyone is entitled to fair opportunities and equal employment rights. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and the terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, discipline, or termination. Goddard is firm on its policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants on the basis of qualification and merit and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Please note: Presently, Goddard does not sponsor employment visas.

Staffing Agencies and Recruiters:

Goddard, Inc. will not accept resumes from agencies or recruiters with whom we do not have an existing agreement in place. Please do not forward resumes to our management team or any of Goddard, Inc.'s employees. Goddard, Inc. is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

The pay range for this role is:

110,000.00 - 140,000.00 USD per year (Wilmington Office)