Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical

The job

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Job description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical Detail Planning translates electrical system designs, equipment arrangements, and wire connection data into the detailed work instructions used to install electrical equipment, route and pull cable, and complete terminations aboard autonomous surface vessels. This role covers both the physical hardware side of electrical installation and the planning required to turn a wire connection list into a buildable installation strategy.

Electrical installation in shipbuilding depends on foundations, wireways, and penetrations being planned and installed at the correct stage of construction, and on cable routing being translated from a connection list into a real physical path through the ship. The Manufacturing Engineer ensures this translation happens accurately and efficiently, minimizing rework and schedule risk.

This role works closely with design engineering, structural and outfitting planning, and waterfront production to ensure electrical installation work is sequenced correctly and executable by the trades.

Responsibilities

Equipment & Hardware Installation Planning

• Develop work instructions for equipment foundation fabrication and installation, equipment mounting, and alignment.

• Plan wireway and cable tray routing and support, and define penetration methods through decks and bulkheads using Roxtec or equivalent transit systems.

• Coordinate installation sequencing with structural and outfitting trades to avoid interferences.

Cable Routing & Hook-Up Planning

• Translate wire connection lists (source-to-destination data) into a physical cable routing and installation strategy.

• Sequence cable pulls logically by run, zone, or system to minimize rework and maximize efficiency.

• Develop cable pulling and termination work packages specifying route, order, and termination method.

Technical & Compliance Requirements

• Account for cable separation, bend radius, fill, and EMI/segregation requirements in routing plans.

• Flag connection list errors or routing conflicts to design engineering before they surface during installation.

• Ensure work instructions reflect ABS, USCG, and NAVSEA requirements, material traceability, and test requirements (continuity, megger, hi-pot).

Production Support & Continuous Improvement

• Support first-article pulls and terminations, walking the work with electricians and leads.

• Refine routing plans and standard work based on floor feedback.

• Maintain documentation of installation and routing standards across the program.

What Success Looks Like

• Cable routes and equipment installations match the connection list and design intent without rework.

• Penetrations and wireways are installed and ready before cable pulling begins.

• Electricians can execute pull and termination packages without returning to design for clarification.

• Routing conflicts and connection list errors are caught before installation, not during it.

• Production and design trust the electrical plan as an accurate, buildable reference.

Qualifications

Required

• Hands-on experience in marine electrical trades (shipboard electrician, cable installer, electrical technician) or equivalent planning experience built on that trade background.

• Understanding of equipment foundation and installation practices, wireway/cable tray systems, and penetration/transit methods such as Roxtec.

• Ability to read wiring diagrams, connection/cable lists, and one-line diagrams, and translate a source-to-destination connection into a physical route.

• Working knowledge of how ships are built, including unit/block construction and zone outfitting.

• Strong written communication skills to produce clear, unambiguous work instructions.

Preferred

• Experience in new construction shipbuilding; repair/overhaul experience also considered.

• Familiarity with cable pulling and termination methods (crimp, solder, mechanical lug).

• Experience with PLM/ERP systems and connection-list/database management tools.

• Familiarity with ABS, USCG, or NAVSEA requirements as they apply to electrical installation.

• Technical/trade school, associate's, or bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Occasional standing and walking within the office

• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment

• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports

• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies

• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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This is a — role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Manufacturing and hardware engineering) at Saronic.

The closest occupation in the official wage statistics is Electrical engineers (a match by name, so treat it as an estimate). Nationally its median pay is $120,630 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), employment is projected to change by +9.9% between 2025 and 2035, and the typical entry route is: Bachelor's degree.

In the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area the median for this occupation is $100,870 a year with 100 jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This is a statistic for the occupation, not an offer from this employer.

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The city

The job is in Brownsville, TX. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Brownsville compares. Among the 120 largest places in Texas, Brownsville is #18 by population, #3 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #114 for household income (#1 = highest), #14 for long commutes (#1 = fewest). Its county, Cameron County, is #231 of 254 counties for average pay ($44,590).

The place in numbers

Brownsville has 189,177 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.6% of the population of Texas. It covers 133 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,418 people per square mile. The median age is 31.2, 12% younger than the state median (31.2 against 35.6).

Housing

The median gross rent is $923 a month (rent plus utilities), 34% below the state median ($923 against $1,403). Over a year that is 21.2% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $139,900, which is 2.7 times the median household income ($52,130); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 61.7% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (61.7% against 62.6%).

Work and pay

The Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metropolitan area has 157,450 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $36,490 a year, 28% below the national median ($36,490 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are healthcare support (26,080 jobs, median $24,960); office and administrative support (20,010 jobs, median $37,510); food preparation and serving related (16,940 jobs, median $24,110). The area is most specialised in healthcare support (3.3 times) and educational instruction and library (1.3 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($81,410) and healthcare practitioners and technical ($74,760). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Cameron County was 5.9%. 59.4% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Cameron County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 74.9% drive alone, 0.7% use public transit, 1.3% walk, 8.4% work from home. 7.2% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 58% below the state average (7.2% against 16.9%).

People and education

24.5% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27% below the state share (24.5% against 33.8%). 27.5% of residents were born outside the United States, 57% above the state share (27.5% against 17.6%). The poverty rate is 23.7%, 72% above the state rate (23.7% against 13.8%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 86°F (29.9°C), and the coolest is Jan at 62°F (16.9°C). About 646 mm (25 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Sep is the wettest month (144 mm) and Feb the driest (22 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Harlingen (20 miles, similar rent); Weslaco (35 miles, rent 5% higher); San Juan (46 miles, rent 4% higher); Pharr (48 miles, rent 12% higher). Rent differences are against Brownsville; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

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Career paths

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Distances

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What is the Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical job at Saronic?

A private-sector role in engineering, construction and energy (manufacturing and hardware engineering) listed 33 days ago. The full description is on this page and on the employer's page.

Where is this job?

Brownsville, TX.

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How much does it pay?

The listing does not publish pay. For the closest occupation (Electrical engineers) the national median is $120,630 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in Brownsville is $923 a month and median household income $52,130 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-10-07 (33 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

Are there similar jobs?

Yes: browse manufacturing and hardware engineering jobs in Texas.

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• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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