About Us
CoolPC Inc. is a Kirkland, WA-based niche electrical and electronic manufacturer/distributor that has a history of providing exceptional service for over 70 years. Our Control Switches International and Electrical Power and Controls brands in California provide industrial control panel assemblies used for power distribution in some of the vital systems around the world: from wastewater management plants to multinational restaurant chains. Despite our far-reaching offerings, we maintain a small team and are a family-owned and operated company. We are a value-driven company led by the concepts of authentic communication, dexterous execution, consistent reliability, and being growth-driven. Our customers range globally from enterprise-level clients (Department of Defense, Microsoft, Tesla, etc) to small businesses (AV cabinet builders, niche medical device manufacturers, etc). We've been recognized a couple of years in a row on Inc Magazine's 5000 fastest growing privately held companies, and it's an exciting time to join our team to help bring us to the next level!
Position Summary
Responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and validating electrical control products, assemblies, and control panels to ensure compliance with company, customer, UL, CSA, and regulatory requirements. Approximately 70% of this role is dedicated to product testing and production support, with the remaining time supporting engineering documentation, engineering changes, and new product development.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical, mechanical, and functional testing of electrical control products and assemblies.
- Troubleshoot product failures and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Verify compliance with engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, and applicable standards.
- Document test results and maintain accurate engineering records.
- Develop and improve test procedures, inspection plans, and work instructions.
- Support engineering with occasional electrical design work, engineering changes, and product improvements for new and existing products.
- Create and modify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials using AutoCAD 2D as required.
- Support UL, CSA, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Work directly with customers and suppliers to resolve technical issues.
- Supervise and provide technical guidance during product assembly and prototype builds.
- Follow established document control procedures and engineering change processes.
- Support production with troubleshooting, technical training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience testing and troubleshooting electrical control systems or industrial electrical equipment.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D.
- Understanding of document control procedures and engineering change processes.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Experience with UL, CSA, NEC, or IEC standards is preferred.
- Ability to work directly with customers and suppliers.
- Ability to supervise assembly work and provide hands-on production support.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Electrical engineering: 2 years (Required)
- testing and troubleshooting electrical control systems : 1 year (Required)
- AutoCAD 2D: 1 year (Required)
- UL, CSA, NEC or IEC standards: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
