Northland Controls · 3 months ago
Trainee Regional Design Engineer
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yrNorthland Controls is a global security integrator seeking a Design Engineer Trainee to work in Fremont, California. In this role, you will support design engineers, learn about security designs, and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment while contributing to real projects.
Information TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
Supporting design engineers in the development and production of comprehensive security designs
Learning to create and manage design tools, drawing templates, material lists, and design documentation
Assisting with product selection and solution development for clients
Working with cross-functional teams including CAD Engineers, Project Managers, and Application Engineers
Participating in client meetings with architects, contractors, and project stakeholders
Building expertise in managing design logs, timelines, schedules, and SharePoint project sites
Gaining knowledge of low-voltage system installation, including security, life safety, and network infrastructure
Using Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Revit) and other CAD software to produce design packages
Through structured training and project experience, you’ll develop:
Strong technical skills in design engineering and system integration
Best practices for managing quality design packages (plans, BOMs, diagrams, device details)
Collaboration and communication skills for working with global teams and clients
Industry knowledge across security platforms, hardware, and integration standards
The ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver solutions in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
Qualification
Required
A recent graduate (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Design Management, or equivalent)
Highly detail-oriented, with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
Comfortable multitasking and prioritizing in a high-pressure environment
A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
Self-motivated, curious, and eager to grow into a professional engineering role
Benefits
Hands-on training with industry leaders.
A structured 2-year pathway to becoming a certified Regional Design Engineer.
Exposure to global projects and cross-functional collaboration.
The opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make an impact in security and safety.
Company
Northland Controls
Northland Controls is a security and investigations company providing security program management and access control solutions.
Founded in 2005
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Henry Hoyne
Chief Technology Officer
Patricia Trapanese
Chief Financial Officer
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