Electrical Engineer
John Henry Foster MN (JHFoster), a Tavoron Company, is a leader in its industry for all the product lines it represents - automation, robotic, and compressed air systems. For more than 80 years the Company has been successful in promoting, selling, designing, and bringing value-added solutions to its customers that are unsurpassed. With more than 4,000 active customers in the five-state region it covers, JHFOSTER has seen significant growth and is seeking an Electrical Engineer.
Responsibilities:
- Develop concept system designs around the different automated solutions.
- Responsible for preparing a detailed and accurate project proposal. The proposal includes customer information, project scope details, project lead-time, conditions of sale, terms and conditions.
- Develop and present proposals to prospects/customers, including solution details, and any relevant technical details around the solution.
- During customer meetings, support the sales executives with the overall & technical know-how on the JHFOSTER concepts developed.
- Represent JHFOSTER on-site customer visits and trade shows.
- Support the Sales teams in developing relevant business cases around the presented concepts, including ROI and savings estimates.
- Responsible for preparing detailed and accurate project layout drawings. The layout shows the system dimensions, machine utility requirements, and critical system callout such as utility locations and elevations.
- Present quoted projects and product positioning to the Automation team on a weekly basis.
- Maintain expert level of knowledge regarding all JHFOSTER automation product lines.
- Able to thoroughly understand and communicate the financial impacts of any JHFOSTER business decision.
Technical Skills and Competencies
- Able to draft, read, understand, and analyze engineering drawings.
- Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook.
- Thorough understanding of the steps to effective selling and customer relationship building.
- Advanced business math skills.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills; strong capacity to incorporate critical thinking into the decision-making process.
- Demonstrated ability to produce written communication at a professional business level.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent, two-year technical degree.
- Experience as an Electrical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer with relevant experience.
- 5+ years of job experience in a similar role (sales, robotics, engineering, integration, turn-key solutions).
- Experience working in a “make-to-order” or “engineer-to-order” environment preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
- Demonstrated effective technical skills.
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Why work for us?
- We believe in people. We look for great people who are committed and focused. They know what it takes to produce the best results because it really is all about client satisfaction. We look for dedicated professionals from a variety of fields. Above all, a good fit for our team has a passion for excellence, solid experience, and a willingness to make a difference. We support you in developing your goals and growing in your career. In short, by joining our team, you increase your professional value and work on engaging projects. Most of all, you fit into a team focused on helping you grow your skills.
- We are innovative. We host many events that you may become a part of. From in-house training to out-of-town events, we always have something going on. We believe in innovation. With a JHFoster career, you exercise your creativity every day.
- We have a passion for excellence. We focus on providing the best customer service as a company with our customers. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) program. If you’re looking for a place to build your skills, you will find it in a career with us.
If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please email hr@jhfoster.com
The company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.