Electrical Engineer

Overall Summary

The Sr. Electrical Engineer assists in design, development, implementation, and analysis of parts, systems and technical processes. Performs engineering design and analysis tasks with standard techniques. Works with mechanical engineering, other electrical engineers, and designers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods and reports. Completes engineering projects and electro-mechanical system designs to support the successful development, implementation, and sustainment of new systems and products, or modifications and revisions to current systems and products.

The Sr. Electrical Engineer position offers a variety of engineering opportunities including testing, design, 2D drafting, analysis, and prototyping.

Primary and Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Control system design

2. Power system design, including specifying VFDs, contactors, relays, and other components

3. Develop electrical schematics

4. Develop wiring diagrams

5. Wire harness development, including wire lists

6. 2D CAD design experience required (AutoCAD software experience preferred)

7. Work with mechanical engineers and designers to build 3D electrical enclosure layouts, wire routings, and other electrical-related details (Solid Works experience would be considered a plus)

8. Complete designs and direct technical activities of assigned designers and technicians

9. Use of Product Data Management (PDM) software for revision control (Solid Works EPDM experience would be considered a plus)

10. Create/edit BOMs using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (SAP experience preferred)

11. Familiarity with analog and digital electrical circuits and components

12. Familiarity with electrical component selection and panel wiring

13. Familiarity with communication buses such as RS232/RS422/RS485, CAN bus, and Ethernet preferred

14. Prefer experience with Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) design and development using internal and/or external resources

15. Prefer experience using PCB/electronics design software (Altium software experience desired)

16. Follow standard project management practices

17. Proactively identifies and mitigates risk

18. Works professionally with teammates and colleagues

19. Reports progress and status

20. Completes assigned tasks on time and budget while meeting technical requirements

21. Reviews customer specifications and requirements, and, under direction, develops designs to best support them

22. Implements design to cost, for manufacture, and for assembly

23. Adheres to all quality and safety standards

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

· May participate in cross-functional teams and work groups

· Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization

· Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

· Does not supervise others

Years Experience Education Level

Strong performance record as engineer >5 years

full-time professional experience. BS Electrical Engineering from accredited school ; MSEE preferred

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

· Must be able to speak, read and understand English

· Works independently on daily tasks

· Works professionally with teammates and colleagues

· Works independently under supervision of others

· Possesses effective oral and written communication skills

· Possesses quality orientation and high attention to detail

· Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company

· Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)

· Experience with AutoCAD for electrical systems design

· Professional use of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) / Product Data Management (PDM) software (Solid Works EPDM preferred)

· ERP/MRP software proficiency (SAP preferred)

· Experience developing control systems including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, wire lists, and enclosure layouts (PCB experience considered a plus)

· Experience working with engineering project management tools

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

· Work is accomplished in a typical office environment with adequate environmental (heating/cooling) control. The noise level in the work environment is moderate due to noises associated with computer equipment and environmental control systems.

· This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets

· Access to operations and manufacturing areas may involve exposure to loud noises, dust, fumes, oils, and fluctuations in temperature

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Performs all work in accordance with safety and workmanship and good housekeeping specifications

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee alternates between sitting and standing/walking for long periods of time

· This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds

· Ability to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required per plant rules

· Light assembly and fitting of manufactured parts as part of protype building or assembly line troubleshooting

Training

· New employee safety orientation and training on special tools or software required for job performance