Senior Electrical Engineer

Nitto Denko Corp.•Oceanside, CA

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About The Position

Hydranautics, a part of the Nitto Group of companies, is a global leader in integrated membrane solutions, offering reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, and microfiltration for water, wastewater, and process treatment. Their membrane-based solutions are utilized worldwide for diverse applications including seawater desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, wastewater treatment, and specialty process applications. The Senior Electrical Engineer will operate under limited supervision to plan, develop, and execute electrical engineering projects. This role involves conducting electrical design, specification, implementation, testing, and evaluation of equipment control systems. The engineer will also provide electrical engineering design and collaboration, and manage the electrical installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of production equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering; and 10 years of directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts through a wide range of complex and advanced problem-solving requiring novel and new innovative approaches.
Detailed knowledge of electrical power systems.
Strong ability to read schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, etc.
Working knowledge of electrical and electronics control systems to include troubleshooting and root cause analysis, including mechanical, electrical, electronic integration systems design as it relates to Robotics production equipment.
Understanding of manufacturing processes or procedures (e.g., raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods).
Exceptional application of principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to effectively present information to staff across the organization in non-technical terms for understanding.
Ability to draft well written technical reports to communicate with staff, management and external customers and suppliers.
Intermediate to advanced ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and/or deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to use software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point) Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and/or Computerized Automated Design (CAD)/Electrical CAD software, Parts & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) software and Inventor at an Intermediate to advanced level.
Must be able to meet physical demands and work environment requirements.

Responsibilities

Manages multiple engineering projects, ensuring deliverables meet quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
Provides program direction for computerized controls for semi-automated and fully automated manufacturing equipment.
Designs, programs, and troubleshoots PLC’s, VFD’s and electronic control circuitry on production equipment.
Models in-house electrical schematics and P&ID drawings and process instrumentation engineering.
Sketches electrical and electronic systems control circuitry and instrumentation.
Interfaces with consultants and engineers on system design and integration.
Designs, procures, and installs facility electrical and production equipment.
Conducts root-cause analysis along with other engineers across a functional organizational matrix to address reoccurring issues.
Trains maintenance technicians on electronic control trouble-shooting equipment techniques.
Contributes to department compliance on required documentation; serves as a resource for training maintenance and engineering employees.