Electrical Engineering Manager

Title:  Electrical Engineering Manager
Location:  Ottawa, IL
Hire Type:  Direct Hire
Compensation:  $110,000 to $130,000
Benefits:  Medical/Dental/Life insurance, paid time off, 401k

SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the VP Mono Laser R&D & Automation, the Electrical Engineering Manager is responsible for designing and documenting electrical circuitry for automation equipment, programming of all robotics and automation machinery, prepare export equipment for CE testing and conduct research for electrical projects in order to provide this information to the mechanical engineers for integration into the machine design.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Design electrical circuitry and document schematics via AutoCAD.
Create pneumatic circuitry diagrams
Supervise, guide and instruct Electrical Drafter’s and Technicians with their daily responsibility’s
Prepare reviews for direct reports
Interface with mechanical engineers to gather detailed electrical automation project information
Conduct research to find the best electrical components to use for automation equipment.
Programming of all Automation equipment using Beckhoff control platform
Prepare export equipment for CE Certification including documentation and certification testing
Conduct training on the use of constructed automation equipment at customers' site
Troubleshoot problems that may arise with the automation equipment.
Work with mechanical engineers to assist them with sizing and selection of electrical components
Hand off electrical designs and provide overview of project to panel builders and electrical personnel  

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
Minimum 5 years previous work experience required.
Proficient with AutoCAD
Must have an electrical and pneumatic background
Proven leadership experience
ISO9000 Background preferred
CE Certification experience preferred
Ability to demonstrate professionalism in all interactions
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Good organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment

BASIC AND OR MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

New Hire Orientation
ISO 9001 Awareness Training – WKI 2229
Safety Awareness Training
Department Procedure Training (PRO-S-2131)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.