Electrical Design Engineer

Mission Critical Group•West Chester, PA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to collaborate effectively at all levels with key stakeholders in the development of quality engineering drawings to meet client and regulatory requirements. The incumbent is expected to have experience in design using engineering standards. The individual is expected to guide and review the work of outsourced electrical design team. He should be able to handle multiple projects independently. He should be able to understand client requirements and initiate design kick off meetings to clarify all discrepancies before carrying out design. He will be responsible for creating electrical design packages and/or utilize outsourced electrical design team, selecting components, preparing detailed schematics. He will also standardize databases, symbols and catalogs libraries for efficient and intelligent CAD. He will be collaborating with mechanical designers, production and quality to ensure design intent is carried through to production per ISO processes. He will provide support to cross-functional teams related to design issues. He should have worked in an intelligent CAD software.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design Technology, or related field.
2+ years of experience in electrical drafting or design, preferably in switchgear or related industry.
Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or an intelligent CAD software.
Experience using AutoCAD and Inventor.
Hands-on experience in panel building and wiring.
Experience in the design of LV electrical switchgear- UL891, UL1558
Experience in the design of MV metal clad/ metal enclosed Switchgear IEEE C37.20.2/3
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
Satisfactory completion of additional background screening.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Schneider Electric Power Pact, MTZ, MV breakers is a plus

Responsibilities

Create designs specific to low voltage and medium voltage switchgear assemblies/systems per industry standards.
Create and /Supervise the work of outsourced electrical design team to develop electrical schematics, panel layout, and wiring diagrams that meet customer, manufacturing, regulatory, and project requirements.
Interact with mechanical designers to ensure design is aligned with their needs.
Initiate design kick off meetings with project/sales/ application engineering to clarify all discrepancies before carrying out design.
Support production with nameplates, wirelabels and layouts.
Follow and develop standard design processes and documentation to improve quality and efficiency in engineering design.
Support engineering change orders (ECOs) and revise existing designs to improve manufacturability, cost, or performance.
Support project management, manufacturing and field service groups on design related issues for smooth project flow.
Standardise parts databases and electrical and layout symbols library.
Create record / as built drawings based on production -testing markups.
Maintain proper version control and documentation.
Performs other duties as assigned.