Junior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Become part of a team where you are valued for your hard work! Headquartered in Sparta, New Jersey, Techflex® has been a global leader in braided sleeving manufacturing for over 60 years. For full time employees, we offer rewarding careers and great benefits that let you invest back into yourself including paid time off, paid holidays, vacation accrual, tuition and gym membership reimbursements, and profit sharing. We also regularly host special team-building events and offer other perks to our employees. Apply now — don’t miss out on becoming a part of the Techflex® team.

Position Summary

The Junior Electrical Engineer supports the design, development, testing, and documentation of electrical products and systems used in data center critical infrastructure such as power products, monitoring/controls, and related assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and analysis of low voltage power distribution products and assemblies used in data centers (e.g., custom power cables, busway/tap boxes, PDUs/RPPs, switchgear).
• Create and revise electrical drawings for schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs using SolidWorks or other similar CAD tools .
• Support engineering calculations and selections (e.g. load/heat rise basics as applicable, short-circuit coordination inputs, conductor sizing, protective devices, breaker settings inputs, and component derating).
• Participate in product testing and troubleshooting (e.g., continuity/hi-pot/insulation resistance).
• Review customer specifications, submittals, and internal design packages for accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, firmware/software (as applicable), manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and project management.
• Support field activities as needed, installation questions, and manufacturing/troubleshooting support.
• Maintain organized project and product documentation and drawings, test reports, and compliance records; assist with technical manuals and installation instructions.
• Follow applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations (e.g., NEC/NFPA 70 , NFPA 70E , IEEE) and support certification/compliance efforts (e.g., UL/CSA) as applicable.
• Assist with design and development of electrical products for Data Center Facilities, ensuring reliability, redundancy, and efficiency.
• Utilize SolidWorks for effective design and documentation.
• Apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a variety of assignments in related fields.
• Make informed and independent decisions regarding engineering methods and techniques.
• Consult with supervisor on critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters, seeking guidance as needed.
• Develop test procedures and provide support during the commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Develop comprehensive specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience (internships or co-ops considered).
• Understanding of electrical fundamentals related to power distribution and controls (AC/DC theory, three-phase systems, protection concepts, grounding/bonding).
• Familiarity with CAD/design tools and electrical documentation practices (schematics, wiring, BOMs).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to data center electrical infrastructure and product types (UPS systems, PDUs/RPPs, switchgear, busway, monitoring and metering).
• Internship experience in engineering consulting, construction, or manufacturing.

Work Environment & Expectations

• May require occasional travel to customer sites, manufacturing partners, testing facilities, or commissioning activities.
• Office, manufacturing/factory floor, and customer site environments (data centers) as required by projects.