Electrical Engineer

Job Overview:

The Electrical Engineer will plan programs, design, and development of electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical sub-systems and components for our products and services. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and test electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical sub-systems and components to meet project needs.
• Write detailed design specifications, develop test plans and test specifications for evaluating electrical components and sub-systems (i.e., motors, transformers, contractors, drives, relays, switches, heaters, and sensors).
• Develop drawings for electrical components and electrical systems.
• Develop schematics and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD, Creo, PADS.
• Set-up and describe test specifications for electrical and electronic controls.
• Work with suppliers and in-house colleagues on development of sub-systems and components.
• Understand and design the sub-systems and components to marketing specifications and regulatory agencies with full system design in mind.
• Support production as needed, work on QIs and CIs and problem solving.
• Specify new components for new designs and develop, design, and implement to production.
• Specify new microcontrollers used for new designs and development tools need to develop around these devices.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 5 to 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Motor drive experience is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Solid knowledge of engineering design software and equipment.
• Experience with software programs in assembly, C or higher level for microcontroller based electronic controls.
• Able to write technical reports and complete documentation within required timeframes.
• Demonstrate the ability to function calmly in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented while still being connected to the larger project goals/outcomes.
• Outstanding communication, decision-making and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to dig in and be hands-on.