Electrical Engineer

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. 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; Develop PLC and HMI projects and control logic diagrams; 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 3phase 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 electromechanical 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 PLCs HMIs Temperature controllers and control panel design is required. Experience with LabView C and communication networks is a plus.
• 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 onfloor design and assembly issues as needed
• Sales communication and customer support as required

Education Certificates Licenses and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and 25 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