Electrical Engineer

Makino•Mason, OH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design of controls systems for the Makino product lines, including horizontal machining centers, vertical machining centers, and transport systems. The controls designs include standard options required for the North American and South American markets, along with custom options that are required for special customer requirements.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD or other electrical design packages utilized within the group
Knowledge of electrical design practices
Knowledge of applicable industrial electrical standards & regulations
Working knowledge of machine control systems and their application to the Makino product lines
Able to utilize Office products: Word, Excel, etc.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Effective technical leadership skills to direct peer engineers on technical matters

Nice To Haves

Experience with ladder logic programming is desirable but not required

Responsibilities

Develop electrical/control designs for special Makino product options and the required documentation for special options/modifications per customer request/order to accurately represent the completed designs.
Maintain and update, from Makino Japan engineering change notices, all electrical documentation for machining center products produced by Makino.
Provide technical support to sales/customers as required.
Provide technical support to Field Service as required to support the products.
Maintain a working knowledge of the local governing regulations and specifications that pertain to the Makino product lines.
Communicate with MT on electrical technical matters concerning local products and other products.
Work with and suggest new concepts for product/system improvements while keeping current of latest technology and the competition’s specifications.
Keep manager/supervisor advised as to the status of all assigned projects.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Interface with vendors, customers, and other Makino team members to successfully complete assigned projects and tasks.