Electrical Design Engineer jdd

Required Skills and Education:

Bachelor degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent applicable work experience)

Advanced mathematical skills for calculation of design equations

Excellent communication skills to explain technical specifics to peers and customers

Writing skills for preparing manuals, parts lists, proposals and design documentation

Ability to supervise technicians

Focus and concentration to understand complex electrical systems

Self-motivation to keep up with current electrical advances using new technologies

Using industry-specific tools to analyze and test electronics

Time-management skills for meeting deadlines

Preferred Software Experience:

Experience with IEC 61131-3 PLC languages (Structured text, Func. Block, CFC, Ladder)

Experience with Codesys 3.5 a plus (Eaton, Festo, IFM, etc.)

Familiarity with industrial fieldbus/Ethernet protocols

Experienced with HMI (human machine interface) software

Experience with 2D electrical CAD modeling (AutoCAD electrical or equivalent)

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Essential Functions:

Work within our engineering best practices and follow our standards for electrical schematics, panels, programming and system solutions.

Designing and laying out new and existing electrical systems

Work closely with sales directors and engineering team to develop preferred component standardization.

Work with other engineers on circuit and system designs for projects.

Work closely with pricing / purchasing to identify standard suppliers, components, and costs.

Working closely with manufacturing and production to oversee projects.

Producing necessary design reports and documentation.

Testing new systems and making design changes as needed.

Off-Site commissioning and field service.

Engineering Systems and Sales Support:

Working with account managers to develop system statements of work.

Preparing cost estimates for customers and other employees.

Interacting with customers using verbal and written communication.

Product development.

Creating product documentation and records

Product Application, Integration and Technical Support:

Festo electric drives and handling units

Festo smart valve terminals

VFD's - Danfoss Drives

Yaskawa Motion Control Product

Fluid Power Motion Control Products

Electrical Panels

IMI/Norgren/Bimba - electric drives and handling units

A&B PLC's & HMI's