Specialist, Engineering - Electrical Equipment Engineering

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?

Location: Largo, FL

Job Summary

Southwire's Electrical Products Division (EP) is responsible for the strategic growth of various lines of electrical installation equipment, lifting and material handling equipment, electrical products, and rough electrical components. EP is looking for an experienced electrical engineer to take responsibility for designing and creating electrical/electronic hardware and firmware for commercial products based on product specifications and compliance requirements. This experienced individual will interface directly with project management, product managers, and operations to take products from concept through production and provide support throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs, schematics, or system layouts in accordance with engineering standards and project requirements including firmware for products such as AC power monitors and motor controllers.
• Develop design specifications and derived requirements based on applicable regulatory agencies and customer requirements.
• Ensure all engineering processes and protocols are followed for all assigned design projects to include FEA, DVP&R, DFMEA, design reviews, FAIR's, ECR and PRAPs.
• Create and perform verification tests based on product requirements and regulatory agency requirements such as UL, IEC, and FCC.
• Balance design based on cost, requirements, and time to market.
• Create prototypes for testing and evaluation.
• Develop certification plans for products and coordinate actual third-party certification units for testing in conjunction with Product Compliance Manager.
• Create manufacturing in-process test requirements and test sets as required.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and use configuration management system for keeping records of schematics, test results, changes, etc.
• Support product through lifecycle and supply chain issues.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 2+ years' experience or MSEE with 1+ years' experience.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience is preferred.
• Proficient use of circuit simulation software and schematic/layout software, such as Altium Designer.
• Experience in power electronics and VFDs.
• Experience in design, prototyping, debugging, testing, and bringing products to manufacturing.
• Must work well within an interdisciplinary team consisting of mechanical, manufacturing, quality and other engineers.
• Working knowledge of UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc.
• Experience designing to meet UL listing requirements.
• Some knowledge of Bluetooth and other wireless communication.
• Some knowledge of Electrical codes and wiring diagrams.
• Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Office, Project, Excel, PowerPoint

Competencies

Nimble Learning

Customer Focus

Plans and Aligns

Collaborates

Balances Stakeholders

Action Oriented

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.