Electrical Engineer III

TGW Logistics Group • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The senior Electrical Engineer III supports the design and integration of control systems for industrial material-handling solutions and production lines. This role utilizes engineering tools and processes in the planning, design, engineering, and implementation of controls engineering equipment. The Electrical Engineer functions as a technical lead within the Electrical Engineering team and guides junior team members on larger projects.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Controls-related field (Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering) or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: Five (5) or more years of Controls or Electrical Engineering experience in industrial or material-handling environment.
• Travel: Up to 20% travel, as required.
• Skills & Abilities Job Description Thorough understanding of electrical and mechanical principles, with the ability to read e-drawings and AutoCAD drawings.
• Robust knowledge of industrial automation and control systems.
• Demonstrated experience working on full design-to-production project lifecycles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Physical Requirements Ability to remain stationary at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to go to site frequently and move safely around industrial and/or warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices.
• Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing, on a frequent basis.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region.
• Other Requirements This position may require work at TGW customer sites. TGW’s customers may require background checks before accessing their sites. Refusal to participate in a customer-required background check may result in a customer barring access and a subsequent reduction in work.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains controls engineering and design documentation, including sensor/actuator layouts, controls component order lists, electrical drawings, motor lists, etc.
• Cross-references controls components, creates TGW part numbers, and orders necessary controls components in designated software tools (e.g. Navision).
• Assists with troubleshooting efforts to investigate and resolve design issues onsite and offsite.
• Provides technical support to Project Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Installation, Controls Commissioning, and other internal teams involved in installation and commissioning of TGW equipment.
• Serves as subject matter expert, mentoring and guiding other Electrical Engineering team members.
• Specifies, clarifies, and documents the controls interfaces for third-party equipment, and communication points with software (Controls PLC and MFS) while supporting the controls processes.
• Creates and maintains documentation for integrated safety and network engineering.
• Assists with controls installation request-for-quote (RFQ) process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees