Staff/ Principal Electrical Manufacturing Engineer

Velo3D
Velo3D

Other Engineering

Fremont, CA, USA

USD 175k-195k / year + Equity

Posted on May 12, 2026

Job Responsibilities

  • Design and document electrical systems and components, such as cable, wire harness, industrial control panel, and cable routing/managements.
  • Propose specifications, create test plans, and conduct validation for electrical systems.
  • Maintain/Create electrical System Interconnect Diagrams and schematics for current and future products.
  • Support supply chain in managing suppliers for prototypes and outsourcing of electrical assemblies.
  • Support End-of-life and Obsolescence projects relating to electrical components.
  • Provide electrical expertise in support of other team departments, including hardware/software/process engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management office, and field services.
  • Conduct system level integration and validation of designs (testing and troubleshooting).
  • Work on new product introduction and continuous improvement related to enhancing system performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
  • Develop full documentation to release and implement designs, including BOM, drawings, and procedures.
  • Oversee and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of electrical systems.
  • Manage small to large-sized projects from concept to production.
  • Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Participate in MRB activities and dispositioning of discrepant material.
  • Create, support, and review ECOs and follow changes through the CCB process to closure.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university in Electrical engineering or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in Electrical Systems Design and Development.
  • 8+ years of ECAD experience (AutoCAD or SolidWorks Electrical).
  • Experience with designing electrical systems for complex capital equipment in high tech industries, such as Additive, Semiconductor, or Video Display.
  • Hands on experience with prototyping, troubleshooting, manufacturing, or installing complex capital equipment.
  • Experience with designing layout of Electrical Control Panel and Machine Cable Routing with Mechanical CAD software such as Autocad or Solidworks.
  • Experience with Product Design Management and Product Lifecycle Management software, such as Solidworks PDM, Propel, Arena, Agile, etc.
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of Automation Control Networks, Programmable Logic Controllers, Motion Control, Machine Safety Systems, AC/DC Power Distribution, Machinery Safety/Compliance Standards.
  • Experience with IEC 81346-1 Standard.
  • Systems level thinker with experience working on complex electrical systems.
  • High level of commitment to contribute to a positive, high-paced, and results-oriented work environment.
  • Willing and able to work “Hands-on” to build, integrate, and test newly developed systems and/or subsystems
  • Good experience in ECAD design including general understanding of GD&T, FEA, and quality detail drawing documentation.
  • Self-driven and independent thinking. Ability to work independently.
  • Strong desire to work for a company on disruptive technologies and make it a success.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

Niceto Haves

  • Metal additive manufacturing experience a plus but not required.
  • Experience with risk analysis methods such as FMEA or ISO12100.
  • Experience with EtherCAT and IO-Link is a plus.
  • Experience with quality standards (ISO9000, AS9100).