Electrical Engineer

ALVEST•Windsor, CT

About The Position

The Specialist Engineer - Electrical is responsible for all aspects of the electrical design of Industrial Ground Support Equipment such as Air Conditioner, Air Start and Ground Power units which utilize a diesel engine, hybrid, or battery power as an energy source. This position includes system design and system architecture development, electrical control system design and development, control software definition, programming, documentation and development. A successful Electrical Engineer will be able to conceptualize solutions to technical problems, work independently to generate the necessary drawings and design documents, and communicate technical issues effectively with all levels of management.

Requirements

Three years’ experience with industrial type equipment and their control systems.
Ability to read mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuit diagrams, and understand their functions from the diagram.
Capable of schematic layout, wiring sizing, and control cabinet layouts.
Familiarity of working within UL, NEC, and CE compliance design rules.
AS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Nice To Haves

AC motors control experience, both electromechanical and using VFD type controls preferred
Previous PLC programming experience preferred, especially in an IEC 61131-3 compliant programming environment (e.g. CoDeSys)
Working knowledge of C programming language preferred
Automotive type wiring harness design, and layout experience is a plus.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations as needed to fulfill role.
Basic working knowledge of Solidworks or equivalent 3D CAD software preferred
BSEE or better preferred

Responsibilities

Layout of the Electrical system architecture for new product development and prototyping.
Definition of the control system architecture for new product development using basic control system theories
Initial programming and maintenance of unit controls in PLCs, HMIs in CoDeSys development software.
Maintain and update existing C code for embedded microcontrollers.
Selection and application of electromechanical control devices for product development such as contactors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and power supplies.
Creation and maintenance of electrical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical cabinet bills of materials
Creation of test plan, and first power up instructions for the new product developed.
Close support of first product start up with testing team at the factory, and early production runs of equipment.
Interact with product engineer, and other disciplines to ensure clean integration of work into the machine.
Cost Control to Design to Cost (DTC) objectives through proper component selection and coordination with Product Manager
Other assignments as designated by immediate and/or higher supervisor/s
ISO 9001: establish standards, procedures and other documents in accordance with ISO 9001.
Maintain the currency with respect to technical and supervisory skills by attending training classes, special technical and administration courses; seminars, exhibits and trade shows are needed.