About the position
The Sr. Industrial Electrical Engineer, Advanced Technologies & Services, hereafter referred to as "EE AT&S" is responsible for electrical & controls sub-system design, development, production and maintenance throughout the product life cycle. The EE AT&S will report to the Design Manager and work closely with multidisciplinary engineers and technologists to ensure delivery of proof of concept, prototype and production systems in accordance with the AT&S product development process (PDP). The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to develop electrical sub-systems using CAD software to create schematics, wiring layouts and BOMs for electrical panels including defining power consumption budgets and conductor sizing per NEC standard. As safety is our highest value, the EE AT&S will support and contribute towards our established safety culture where passion, hard-work, innovation and accountability is rewarded ensuring that Airgas is a place for top talent interested in making an impact by developing and delivering analytical and filling solutions to the Gas Industry.
Responsibilities
- Ensure robust engineering processes are in place and adhered to: ie, applicable internal / external Electrical Codes, NEC, regulations, Hazops, DOE's, SOP's etc
- Design of electrical panels using CAD software to create schematics, wiring diagrams and BOMs
- Fabrication of proof of concepts, prototypes and production level systems
- Creation of test plans to ensure the highest quality and safety for electrical panels and systems
- Documentation for systems (part, assy, BOMs) adhering to best practices for revision control
- Performing maintenance and upgrades for systems installed in field and document revision changes
- Creation of project plans, designs of experiments (DOE) and revision controlled documentation
- Participation in the AT&S established Performance Management Process (PMP)
- Documenting results and findings into reports, emails, databases in an organized & accurate manner
- Project plans executed and completed on-time & within budget in accordance with the AT&S PDP
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with functional leaders across Airgas & Air Liquide
- Evaluation and protection of Intellectual Property (IP), working with legal department, and engineering teams, as required, to write/submit patentable inventions
- Manage internal/external research collaborations
- Collaboration with Quality & Regulatory Teams to ensure products are developed and validated in a manner that complies with applicable local and global regulatory agencies (FCC, UL, Intertek)
- Development and maintenance of business critical relationships including consultants and vendors
- Business Travel up to 10%
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in product development technical roles within US (or global companies) that develop, manufacture and support industrial electrical and control systems
- Experience managing multiple electrical projects associated with the development of complex electrical & or control systems
- BS in Electrical or Controls Engineering desired; however, in lieu of degree requirement, may accept an equivalent level of education and/or experience
- Experience with Engineering Software (AutoCAD &/or SolidWorks Electrical)
- Knowledge of Electrical Instrumentation (Oscilloscope, DVM, Power analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers)
- Familiarity with Reliability & Environmental Testing
- Understanding of Electrical Standards & Codes (NEC, UL, FCC)
Nice-to-haves
- Professional Engineer License is a plus
- Understanding of International, specifically Canadian, electrical codes is a plus
- Experience with robotics is a plus
- Experience mentoring junior engineers is a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees
- Progressive parental leave package including 14 weeks of paid childbirth benefit for birth mothers on leave
- Paid parental leave benefits for other associates
- 401k plan with company matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discounted college tuition for employees' dependents
- Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children
