Senior Product Electrical Engineer

Company: Great Plains Industries
Location: Wichita
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Description: Senior Product Electrical Engineer Department: Engineering Reports To: Engineering Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Job Summary The Senior Product Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design and development of electrical control systems, instrumentation, and equipment used across various applications. This role provides research, design, implementation, and technical support for electrical hardware, embedded firmware, and supporting software used in new product development. A key focus of the position is integrating emerging communication technologies to enhance product usability and deliver an improved, simplified customer experience. Essential Job Functions Product Development & Design Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service to support and influence the product roadmap. Work closely with Electrical, Mechanical, and Production Engineering from concept through production to optimize performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability. Develop system architecture, hardware and software specifications, schedules, cost estimates, test strategies, prototypes, schematics, and PCB designs. Engineering & Technical Responsibilities Apply electrical engineering principles to design and implement hardware and software solutions. Design ultra–low-power microcontroller systems, low-noise analog circuits, LCD interfaces, and wireless communication technologies enabling IoT compatibility. Write low-level firmware drivers and application-level firmware in C. Participate in design reviews, validation testing, and regression testing. Analyze prototype performance using measurement theory, statistics, and Excel. Troubleshoot electrical design and firmware issues during development and production transition. Coordinate feature verification testing across all product configurations. Testing, Compliance & Manufacturing Support Develop calibration, configuration, and functional test standards in collaboration with Process Engineering. Support development of circuit board and sub-assembly test fixtures for internal use and contract manufacturers. Partner with Operations and Process Engineering to ensure efficient assembly processes and manage design changes affecting production. Support compliance efforts including FCC, CE, UL, ISO, and other regulatory standards (as applicable). Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 7 years of electrical design experience, including schematic capture and PCB layout. Strong hands-on experience with electronics lab equipment (power supplies, DVMs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers). Proficiency in firmware development and debugging using In-Circuit Emulators (ICE). Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Strong communication and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive projects to completion. Ability to mentor junior engineers to elevate team capabilities. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Experience with antenna theory and ultrasonic transducer design. Familiarity with TI MSP430 processors, Code Composer Studio, SAML2x microcontrollers, and Microchip Studio. 10 years of embedded C firmware development experience. Experience with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout. Knowledge of UL, IECEX, ATEX, and NSF standards. Experience with FCC/CE compliance testing and EMI/EMC troubleshooting. Experience integrating IoT capabilities into product design. Physical Requirements Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Ability to wear appropriate PPE including steel-toe shoes and safety glasses. Regular work in both engineering lab and office environments. General Expectation of All Employees Comply with all safety requirements and maintain a safe working environment. Follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules. Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner. Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs. Benefits GPI offers competitive benefits, including: Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Group Health Insurance (Shared Cost) Group Dental Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability 401(k) Profit-Sharing Bonus Paid Parental Leave Why You’ll Love Working Here A culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and doing what’s right Opportunities to directly influence product and manufacturing success Strong commitment to professional growth and continuous learning Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package The chance to make a meaningful impact within a growing U.S. manufacturing organization More than product. We are a family of innovation. Did you know that Great Plains Industries was founded by an engineer? GPI Founder Charlie Peer took a career downturn and turned it into an opportunity for countless people, including its current third generation of family leadership. In 1968, Charlie started his first business, Aerospace Systems and Components, by designing an air mixing valve for learjet. As the aviation industry has its ups and downs, Charlie soon looked to other stable markets and recognized that agriculture presented an opportunity. At a regional farm show, Charlie and his team presented a solution to cool off the cabs of combines - an evaporative air conditioning unit and a small transfer pump. And really, the rest is history for us! After years of dedication to research and development and building a team filled with entrepreneurial spirit, Great Plains Industries is home to the GPI® , FLOMEC® , and GPRO® brands that serve Industrial, Commercial and Retail customers in many applications: fuel, agriculture, chemicals, manufacturing, construction, mining, oil and gas, and many more. In 2013, the Company acquired Trimec Industries of Sydney, Australia. Trimec is a leading Australian manufacturer of positive displacement oval gear, insertion and impeller flow meters, ancillary flow hardware, and dedicated electronic flow instrumentation with Asian and European markets. Trimec is now named Great Plains Industries Australia. Both Great Plains Industries and Great Plains Industries Australia are known for superior engineering and durability in its products, along with strong customer relationships that reflect the Companies’ family-owned heritage, strong work ethics and “Midwestern” and “Down Under” values. Great Plains Industries has a long, exciting future ahead. Backed by the strength of our holding company, Great Plains Ventures, we are poised to transition to meet the future needs of the market. As manufacturing is GPV's heritage, there is an ongoing effort to invest in its companies, improving the state of manufacturing processes and developing teams. GPV also actively pursues acquisition opportunities to complement its manufacturing operations. Great Plains Industries and our global channel benefit from having two sales and manufacturing locations. Connect with us for localized support!

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