Electrical Engineer

 

Position Summary: Design, develop, and test circuits and systems used in the control of testing equipment; Create electrical and controls engineering drawings and documents; Specify electrical controls equipment and panel components; Specify heating elements and circuits for industrial furnaces and ovens; Review proposed changes to existing designs for compliance with engineering standards, accepted practices and safety standards; Review specifications to support proposal efforts; Work with suppliers to specify and procure engineered components; Working knowledge of IEEE, UL, NEC, CSA, and EU/CE standards as they apply to our applications. Engineering training and experience is critical for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities / General Competencies:

Electrical engineering, machine/industrial automation, product and prototype testing Create, maintain, and execute multiple projects and associated engineering documentation Design, Operate, and Test systems and applications using low to medium voltage (480 VAC, 3-phase, and below), DC Circuits, and various analog distribution systems Size and specify electrical and control components including transformers, circuit breakers, motor starters, conductors, etc. Develop, read, and check electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control descriptions, I/O lists, Bills of Materials, and PLC/HMI code for control of various electro-mechanical systems Ensure compliance with industry, engineering, and customer standards and specifications Working knowledge and application of electric codes and standards Familiar with design and programming of PLC, HMI and Ethernet interfacing; Develop control logic diagrams Work experience with PLC’s, HMI’s, Temperature controllers and control panel design is required. Exceptional analytical and applied problem solving skills; troubleshooting, problem identification, and resolution of programs and systems Support Field Service Technicians on equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting, and continuing maintenance Support Production efforts; resolve on-floor design and assembly issues as needed Sales communication and customer support as required

Education, Certificates, Licenses, and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 2-5 years of applicable experience Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and 5-10 years of applicable experience preferred*

Computer Skills:

Autodesk products: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor Pro Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Suite Capacity to learn other software as necessary