Podium Automation is reimagining industrial control panel manufacturing through software-enabled design and automated fabrication. We're building technology to create a new industrial supply chain - reducing lead times for critical electrical equipment from months to days. Backed by top-tier investors including a16z's American Dynamism fund, SV Angel, and Banter Capital, we're growing rapidly and looking for exceptional people to help us scale.
We are seeking a full-time Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design of our electrical schematics. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will be a thought partner in designing and implementing systems that cut lead time out of every step of the panel design and build process.
What You’ll Do
Translate customer design requirements into build-ready UL 508A compliant electrical schematics
Build out Podium’s component database and develop schematic templates to standardize design methodology, panel layout, and schematic aesthetics
Test, implement, and provide feedback on new software tools that help speed up the schematic creation process
Support the automation of the panel build process through testing of new methods and tools, and ensuring necessary information is digitized during the design phase.
Oversee final validation testing of panels prior to ship
Be an internal expert on supplier offerings, staying up-to-date on new product features and maximizing the value Podium can supply to its customers through strong manufacturer and distributor relationships
Mentor junior electrical engineers and partner with operations supervisors on upskilling our assembly technicians
Who You Are
There are 4 values that all Podium employees are expected to demonstrate (albeit imperfectly):
Win for the customer. We sit on the same side of the table as our customers - their wins are our wins. We’re building the vendor we always wished we had.
Default to transparency. We believe in honesty, transparency, and kindness. It’s about how you get things done and not just what gets done.
Speed is a feature. We move fast and take ownership. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.
Win and lose as a team. Individuals drive inputs, teams drive outputs. We celebrate success together but aren’t afraid to fail and iterate. We own outcomes together and don’t deflect blame.
Required for this role
Must have completed a 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related field
5+ years of work experience in controls or electrical engineering in industrial automation, including direct experience designing electrical schematics to UL 508A standard
Familiar with DTM, E3, EPLAN, or AutoCAD Electrical
Available to work in-person in Brooklyn, NY (in person, 5 days/week)
Nice to have
Certified UL 508A Manufacturer’s Technical Representative
Experience designing panels to UL 698A for hazardous locations (NRBX / NNNY)
Experience programming PLCs (Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen Bradley)
Additional Information
Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
Compensation of $120,000 - $150,000 commensurate with experience, with competitive equity package