Fort Defiance Industries (FDI)
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Reports to: VP of Engineering
Job Classification: Exempt
Education Level: B.S.E.E or B.S.M.E
Travel Required: Occasional
Position Summary:
The Electrical Engineer plans and designs products or product improvements, including electrical and software aspects of projects. The position is responsible for organizing complex activities for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of engineering projects.
Primary Job Functions:
Design of electrical schematics and layout of wiring harnesses for integrated products
Research, design, and assist in the development of new products, especially integrating electronic components
Evaluates and modifies design of emerging and existing products as needed to meet required standards or create product improvements.
Produce software for PLC’s or controllers associated with new products
Provide electrical-related technical support for both internal and external customers
Manage electrical-related continuous improvement programs for existing products
Design to limit electromagnetic interference (EMI)
Design basic PCB’s and other component consolidation tasks
Documents all items and actions per company and ISO 13485 regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with other engineers and FDI production team to research, design, develop, test, and commercialize new products
Competencies/Experience:
PLC Programming experience (3+ years related experience)
Experience with electrical schematics (3+ years related experience)
Experience in automation and instrumentation
Experience with electrical safety testing standards (e.g., using IEC 61010-1)
Verbal communication
Technical writing
Ability to work closely with a team
Enjoys hands-on R&D work
Innovative/Continuous Improvement mentality
Problem solving
Mechanical Design
Working Conditions
Approximately 30% of this work is performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to noise levels up to 110 decibels. The job requires the ability to both sit and stand for long periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Computer/Software Skills
PLC coding platforms
Advanced Ladder Logic programming
SolidWorks CAD
Programming Arduino boards
KiCAD or other PCB design software
Simulink
C++
Microsoft Office
Benefits: FDI offers a Great Company Culture, Vacation, Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances along with company provided Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
FDI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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