Equipment Electrical Engineer

Crafco•Chandler, AZ

3d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Crafco is hiring an Equipment Electrical Engineer at its equipment plant in Chandler, Arizona. Under the direction of the Equipment Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for electrical and software development, research, design, testing, application, and improvement for equipment. The engineer uses 2D and 3D CAD software to develop electrical designs and drawings or schematics for wiring harnesses, control systems, electric drive components, connectors, and related systems. Designs are developed using verbal instructions, customer specifications, sales input, and other engineering data. The role also uses programming software to develop and improve PLCs and user interfaces that integrate with and control equipment functions. The engineer follows the product life cycle from research and design through prototyping, testing, production implementation, and performance in the field. The role includes customer and internal technical support, documentation and manufacturing-system updates, project reporting and presentations, and limited travel to customer locations, with international travel as required. The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant electrical design and application experience. Crafco offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Requirements

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent education, with a minimum of two years of college or trade school; four years is preferred.
At least five years of experience in electrical design and application in industrial machinery, construction equipment, automotive, or aerospace industries.
Knowledge of wire harness and connection design, with implementation experience.
Experience with Human Machine Interface/Programmable Logic Controls and related software programming.
Proficiency with typical office computer operations and programs, including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Proficiency with 3D CAD software.
Self-starter with good time management skills.
Strong communication and people skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively, work responsibly with or without direct supervision, and maintain exceptional attention to detail and quality.
Ability to comply with company policies and procedures.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Authorization to work in the United States and a valid driver's license.
Employment offers are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Nice To Haves

Four years of college or trade school education is preferred.
Knowledge of IEC 61131 standards, Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Structured Text (ST), and Ladder (LDR) languages is desirable.
Experience with ERP or MRP software is preferred, particularly SAP.
Solid Edge experience is preferred; SolidWorks or equivalent is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Create drawings using Solid Edge 3D and AutoCAD 2D, following manufacturing and engineering procedures.
Design new products as assigned by the Equipment Engineering Manager.
Design, test, and implement new or improved machinery wiring harnesses.
Design, program, integrate, and test PLC and/or HMI control systems for equipment.
Integrate, develop, and program robotic systems.
Manage product development through research, design, prototyping, testing, production implementation, and field performance.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting to customers and internal personnel.
Specify appropriate materials within standard stocking inventory.
Update drawings in response to design changes or manufacturing requests.
Complete Engineering Change Notices and circulate documentation as needed.
Produce drawings and schematics for parts and assemblies, from small detailed parts to large assemblies.
Reduce costs and waste in existing and new designs.
Work on new and existing operator manuals and other literature as needed by the Equipment Engineering Manager.
Develop and maintain part numbers and the information needed to purchase, make, and use parts.
Enter and update Bills of Material and Manufacturing Routes in SAP manufacturing software.
Provide monthly project update reports.
Develop and present quarterly project presentations.
Maintain a neat, clean, organized, and safe workspace.
Stay current with emerging technologies and training.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as required by the Equipment Engineering Manager.
Travel to customer locations to provide assistance and travel internationally as required.