Electrical Engineer

SUMMARY:

Designs, generates and maintains electrical drawings, bills of materials, etc. for use in the manufacture of products and systems by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED:

Coordinates multiple projects to completion utilizing project management skills.
Works with customers, sales, production, engineering, and other areas to determine requirements.
Works from discussions, sketches, prints, etc. to visualize product; determines and lays out materials to ensure process, configuration, space, safety and other requirements are considered; provides necessary documentation.
Prepares drawings of Control Systems for Custom Conveyor Systems, including Wiring Diagrams and Panel Layout diagrams, for customer approval.
Uses drafting techniques and computer aided equipment to prepare electrical detail drawings and wiring diagrams for necessary views, dimensions, materials and other related data; makes calculations for bills of materials and other specifications.
Prepares PLC / HMI programs that ensure the proper function of Control Systems for Custom Conveyor Systems; installs and tests the proper function of the PLC / HMI programs prior to shipping.
Confers with other engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as required.
Works with customers and vendors regarding technical issues; insures adherence to customer specifications, delivery, regulatory compliance, etc.
Works with manufacturing regarding processes and electrical problems. Makes recommendations regarding material usage, etc.
Assists production personnel in troubleshooting and resolving problems.
Assists application engineering by offering technical support and generation of proposal drawings.
Follows progress of work; anticipates or investigates delays and inadequate performance.
May design Electrical Systems with Relay Logic.
May travel to the customer’s facility to perform start-up and commissioning services, or to troubleshoot operational issues and make changes to the PLC / HMI programs.
Ensures that all activities are performed in compliance with the Quality System.
Assists with product safety and risk analysis.
Recommends cost-cutting measures and design improvements.
Takes corrective action as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

COMPETENCIES:

Analytical – Collects and researches data.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; Returns phone-calls and e-mails within 24-hours except for weekends and other time off. Meets commitments.
Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.
Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning.
Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism – Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Written Communication – Have strong written and verbal skills. Including documenting projects.
Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification; Participates in meetings.
Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
Initiative – Seeks increased responsibilities.
Innovation – Meets challenges with resourcefulness.
Adaptability – Manages competing demands.
Teamwork – Manage projects to completion including the coordination of work with customers, project management, field service and outside contractors to install equipment. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values.
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Diversity – Promotes a harassment-free environment.
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience designing electrical controls for industrial machinery using motor starters, relays, limit switches, push buttons, etc.
Experience creating and editing electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, preferably using AutoCAD Electrical.
Experience programming common commercial PLC/HMI products using more than one of these software packages:
- Siemens STEP7 / WinCC
- Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500/5000 / PanelView Plus
- Mitsubishi GX Works / GT Designer
- Eaton easySoft
- Toyopuc PCwin
Good communication skills, able to work with mechanical project engineering and customer to ensure project success.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: BS in Electrical Engineering or BS in Electrical Engineering Technology with at least 3 years of experience noted above. BS in Electrical Engineering Technology or other Engineering disciplines with significant PLC programming experience will be considered.

COMPUTER SKILLS: MS Office applications. AutoCAD, PLC Programming.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 15% to 30% travel is required generally in North America (US, Canada and Mexico)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. At the employee’s request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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