Supervisor, Electrical Engineering

Trew•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

TREW is a provider of Automated Equipment, Control Systems and Warehouse Execution Software. As a Supervisor, Electrical Engineering, you will lead a team of electrical engineers that design and implement electrical controls systems for automated material handling equipment. This is project/application-based work that includes development of specifications, electrical device layouts, schematics and panel drawings. Project design and testing will take place in the office. Completed work is installed and tested at the clients’ facility. You must be self-motivated, dedicated and possess a strong sense of initiative. You must have the ability to easily adapt to changing situations and have a strong technical background in electrical and controls systems. Candidates must have a strong task-based skillset with a focus on organization, time-management, and prioritization. Candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills plus the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of people at all levels of expertise. As a Supervisor, Electrical Engineering, you will be involved in leading team members assigned to projects from the concept phase through design, programming, testing and onsite support. You will serve as the primary point of contact between the Engineering Manager and the electrical design project team. You may have direct interaction between the client and our company. You will work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering and Project Management.

Requirements

Ability to multi-task and maintain deadlines while ensuring quality in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
Ability to lead a team and accomplish project and management goals
Must have good organizational and leadership skills
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with MS Office Software including Word, Excel & Outlook
Proficient with personal computers with experience using Microsoft Windows operating systems
Knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC/PLC Controllers or similar automation controllers
Knowledge of industrial control systems including PLC and HMI systems a plus
Knowledge of communication networks
Ability to read and understand system layouts, schematics and other controls system drawings
Bachelors of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), Computer Science (BSCS), Computer Engineering (BSCE), Computer Engineering Technology (BSCET) or equivalent experience
Experience of 5+ Years within material handling industry desired or related engineering experience
Ability to work effectively in a warehouse and/or construction environment for system testing
Climbing ladders and moving around on platforms to maneuver in and around equipment
Flexibility to travel around the country, often via air with the ability to travel 0-10%, upon a calendar year basis to job sites both domestically and abroad. Travel may include weekends and/or holidays.
Ability to work non-traditional hours that may on occasion include nights, weekends and/or holidays
Capable of working in a construction site environment (no air conditioning, dusty, loud etc.) and following all site safety rules such as wearing personal protective equipment (hard hats, safety shoes, hearing protection, etc.)
Ability to frequently move about the work site to access equipment, etc. and remain standing stationary for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the material handling/equipment controls industry preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Supervising a team of engineers, participating in hiring of engineers, scheduling, mentoring, reviewing, planning, following standards/procedures, developing standards, performance reviews & appraisals
Meeting with both client and internal project teams to define applications
Review proposals, statement of work and customer specifications for automated material handling projects
Develop resource planning and forecasting to support electrical design project phases.
Coordinate departmental work to meet project schedules
Assign electrical design resources to projects
Generating project specific documentation using standard company formats.
Using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical for electrical design reviews including device layouts, schematics, control panel design and communication architecture diagrams
Supervise team progress and productivity and report status to engineering management
Identify customizations to standard electrical panels for application within requirements of each specific project.
Perform electrical design reviews with assigned project resources
Participating in design reviews with project teams
Perform regular progress checks and reviews of electrical design team.
Creating departmental standards documentation
Interact with mechanical engineering, control panel fabrication and electrical installation personnel
Manage scheduling of control panel fabrication with vendors
Work closely with PLC controls engineers & software engineers to integrate controls solutions.
Perform on-site technical system audits with project team members
Perform on-site system commissioning progress checks to validate installation and commissioning status
Participates in scheduling of customer service and customer experience turnover meetings at the completion of a project.
Provide leadership to junior staff members
Report status of projects to engineering manager & project managers