Electrical Engineer Jobs

We have an opening for an Electrical Engineer II for creating the electrical design packages for various material handling systems while collaborating with other project teams for a harmonious design to be distributed for build to manufacturing. The ideal candidate needs to be a responsible and self-motivated problem solver with a “can do” attitude to meet project milestones, have a passion for learning and be a team player within the electrical engineering department.

Electrical Engineer Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands relevant international electrical and safety agency codes (UL, CSA, NEC, IEC, CE) to formulate the product requirements based on these codes, and translate them into physical product features that meet these requirements.
• Responsible for revision control and data management. Uses Engineering Change Notice (ECN) procedure for design documentation. Coordinates product activities with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing using these procedures.
• Maintain existing PCB designs
• Develops schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions for electrical controls.
• Create control panel layouts for motor control, AC & DC power distribution and low voltage I/O controls associated with PLC’s, VFD’s, safety relays and PCB’s.
• Select replacements for obsolete PCB and system components and Redesign unmaintainable PCBs
• Report project progress and status to the Project Manager and Engineering Manager (Project Status Report including risks and opportunities);
• Responsible for loading all products released BOMs (Bill of Material) through SYSPRO software.
• Support Field Technicians for install and debug of PCB controlled systems
• Develops new product designs from concept through production per customer specifications and /or site operations.

Electrical Engineer Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years experience designing PCBs
• Proficient in the use of MS Outlook, MS Word an MS Excel.
• Familiarity with designing control systems using PLC’s.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field
• At least 2 years of experience in electrical engineering or related position
• Systems control design experience
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical to create electrical drawings.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Allen Bradley, Schneider, ABB and Siemens products for electrical and safety controls.
• Microsoft Office familiar.
• Familiarity with network protocols (Ethernet TCP/IP, EtherCat, Modbus).
• AutoCad/DraftSight experience.
• Basic knowledge of NEC, NFPA and UL508A
• Experience using VFD’s for induction and servo motor controls.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills.
• Altium PCB CAD software experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of SolidWorks Electrical to create electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of basic hardware used in material handling systems, i.e. sorters, conveyors, panel electrical components, field electrical components etc.