Electrical Designer

Hawkins, Inc.•Rockford Township, IL

3d•$70,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Designer is responsible for the designing of instrument & controls, electrical line wiring drawing and cabinet layouts for all products including new rental fleet, surplus assets and investment recovery. Assists with QA check out and minor programming updates.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 5 years of Engineering and Technology experience — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. Full knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, electrical power design and their applications is required.
Experience using CAD software
Familiarity with control panels, starter panels, terminal strips, PLC and I/O cards, electronic equipment and instruments.
Ability to read electrical drawings, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&iD) and use basic electrician tools.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Two Year associated degree in electrical or automation field preferred
experience with electrical drafting software, such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, PCSCHEMATIC is a plus.
Familiarity with design techniques, formulas, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Responsibilities

Participates in reviews of customer specifications to assure project specifications are compatible with company capabilities.
Completes CAD drawings and documentation for electrical design of panel layouts, line wiring, hardware selection and cabinet design, etc. Includes proper wiring sizing, conduit selection and hardware needed, etc.
Performs quality assurance review of electrical systems, instrument selection and operation, calibration, and wiring. Participates in the wet cycle testing of equipment and completes mechanical and electrical R2R QA documentation, shop as-builts, corrections and final document sign off.
Assists Project Management in negotiations with customers to approve product designs and changes. Helps to explain designs, layouts and engineered components to inside and outside customers.
Confers with functional areas and production staff to discuss project specifications and or procedures to fulfill customer requirements.
Assists sales to respond to customer questions as necessary regarding electrical controls and instrumentation to fit process needs.
Supports contractor work within electrical aspects of equipment designs and fabrication.
Performs administrative functions such as writing reports, O&M manuals, creating purchasing requisitions and assists with the purchase of materials or services.
Performs, or assists at, equipment startups and installations at client’s sites. Includes some travel, mechanical and electrical checkout, training and final sign off of equipment and systems by the client. Will require field service reports, etc.
Assist and work with PLC programming and HMI screens under the direction of the electrical engineer as needed.
Other duties as assigned.