Electrical Product Engineer

Company: The Baker Company
Location: Sanford
Posted on: January 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description For nearly 75 years, The Baker Company in Sanford, ME, has been at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for air containment, contamination control, and controlled environments. Our products, including biological safety cabinets, clean benches, fume hoods, and pharmacy isolators, offer unmatched user and product protection for various applications. We design and build the equipment that is used every day in cutting-edge biological and pharmaceutical research by some of the world's leading companies and research organizations. As the Electrical Product Engineer you will design, develop, and test electrical products, equipment, and systems to ensure they meet quality, performance, and reliability standards. The position will support new product initiatives, reduce cost through product design and process optimizations, perform failure analysis, and identify root cause to ensure product quality. The person selected for this position will work onsite in Sanford, ME. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Research and design electrical product concepts - Prototype, test, and integrate hardware and software - Ensure regulatory compliance - Assure and maintain design integrity, producibility, and quality in production - Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues - Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments - Develops technical specifications and product requirements. - Evaluate and integrate new technologies into existing and new products. - Create product documentation - Provide electrical support - Adhere to all safe work practices and contributes to the health, safety, and environmental program and culture. - Make every effort to focus on doing-it-right to make sure the customer is happy or satisfied with our units. - Provide value to our customers by using Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste in all forms (scrap/rework, transportation, motion, waiting, inventory, over production, over processing, and under-utilization of people). Uses systemic thinking by seeing processes from end to end and works to challenge the status quo to eliminate the root cause of problems. Is involved in individual and/or team activities that involve using Lean tools and concepts to improve the flow of information and material. - Other duties as assigned KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS Project completion to time and cost targets - Design Reliability - Design for Manufacturability and Assembly - Value Engineering Improvements PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to work for extended periods of time on a computer (up to 100% of the time on any given day) - Must be able to lift materials and parts weighing between 30-40 lbs. occasionally (10%-20% of the time) - Must be able to work on elevated stands, climb stepladders, work overhead and work in a standing position occasionally (25% - 35% of the time) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.Min 5 years experience in electrical product design and development. Experience with air handling, motors / blowers, and PLC controls a plus.Experience with control systems required.Experience with programming languages and embedded software in product applications preferred.Knowledge and working experience of CAD software a plus. - Knowledge of industrial standards and regulations - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Experience in project management - Strong communication and teamwork abilities - Must be willing to work overtime as necessary. Extra hours may be required during business peaks. BENEFITS MedicalDentalCompany Paid Health Reimbursement AccountFlexible Spending AccountsGym Membership ReimbursementLife InsurancesEmployee Assistance Program401(k) & Company Profit SharingPaid Time OffAnd More! Employment sponsorship and relocation are not offered. No recruiters please. PId45f894a28a6-25405-39292746

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