Electrical Engineer
About The Position
The Electrical Engineer analyzes machine functionality and creates functional specifications, then designs electrical systems for customer machines, selects electronic components, lays out electrical panels, and prepares schematics and related documentation. The role collaborates with controls programmers to ensure machine functions meet specifications and helps document standards for panel construction and machine assembly. The engineer supports service and assembly teams by debugging machines on the production floor and occasionally at customer sites. Other duties include contributing to service and operating manuals, researching and developing new products, helping test product ideas with controls programmers, and troubleshooting machines by phone or at customer facilities. The position is primarily office-based, with regular work on the assembly floor and occasional travel to customer sites.
Requirements
- A four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, or a two-year technical degree with five years of experience in electrical controls systems.
- AutoCAD experience.
- Ability to read, understand, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical drawings and related engineering software programs.
- Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 79, and Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) 508A.
- Knowledge of mechatronics, machine control sensing, and servo sizing.
- Ability to use standard word-processing programs, including Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to assist assembly personnel and coworkers with machine function or design.
- Clear and effective verbal and non-verbal communication with individuals and groups, internally and externally.
- Ability to work well with varied personalities and across departments.
- Collaborative approach to suggesting ideas and resolving issues positively.
- Strong organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and accurately with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain a positive workplace environment in stressful situations.
- Ability to sit at a desk or in meetings for extended periods and perform extensive computer tasks.
- Ability to be on-site at Delkor for 80% of the regular work week.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and/or familiarity with SolidWorks.
Responsibilities
- Analyze machine functionality and create functional specifications.
- Design electrical systems for customer machines.
- Select appropriate electronic components.
- Design electrical panel layouts.
- Develop and draw schematics and other required documentation.
- Adjust schedules as needed to meet design and release deadlines.
- Collaborate with controls programmers to ensure required functions meet machine specifications.
- Assist service and assembly departments with electrical debugging of machines on the production floor and occasionally at customer locations.
- Report machine or plant safety concerns to the department manager.
- Document electrical standards for panel construction and machine assembly.
- Assist in writing service and operating manuals.
- Assist with research and development of new products.
- Assist controls programmers with software programs to test new product ideas.
- Assist the Service Department in troubleshooting machines in the field by telephone or on-site at customer facilities.
- Perform other tasks or duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $12,000.
- Health coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
