Electrical Engineer

Description

• Develop and optimize electrical and control components and systems to provide maximum customer value and equipment function. Including safety of operation and operational performance, at optimum costs.
• Develop, from scratch, and optimize machine control logic and HMI’s (Structured Text)
• Perform technical calculations to support designs including electrical requirements, safety standards and motor/hydraulic controls.
• Conduct experiments and tests on new and existing designs and equipment to obtain data on function and performance of equipment.
• Conduct technical calculations and analyze data to develop new system designs using electrical and related mechanical, hydraulic, and electromechanical components.
• Work with management to determine product      specifications for new equipment development 
• Work with management to develop      cost/margin analysis for new products.
• Conduct engineering activities      related to product design, including drawing creation, machine controls      development, engineering specification reviews, engineering cost      estimates, proper development timing, and support testing.
• Direct and coordinate      manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support  documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with      specifications, codes and customer requirements.
• Direct validation activities on      components and equipment under designated conditions to ensure operational      performance meets design specifications.
• Coordinate with suppliers to      determine target milestone and completion dates.
• Address supplier design issues, problem resolutions, engineering reviews, data analysis, potential engineering changes, and component timing.
• Assist in service calls for troubleshooting issues.

Requirements

Education, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years in manufacturing environment.
• Experience in low volume/high mix industry preferred.
• Experience in heavy commercial equipment industry preferred.
• Solid knowledge of electrical and control engineering principles.
• Experience with Structured Text Programming preferred
• Working knowledge of engineering hydraulic system components.
• In-depth experience in creating drawings and schematics for motor control systems, and panel box and conduit installation layouts. 
• In depth knowledge of vehicle standards, systems, processes, testing and regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to work at both a strategic and tactical level.
• Previous experience in successfully leading major projects from inception to production, with demonstrated proficiency in managing, organizing and holding others accountable to time and cost requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in complex situations and critical deadlines.
• Able to effectively work collaboratively, and cross-functionally, with sales, production and the executive level, to communicate and resolve complex issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, 
• Proficient with CAD software(s) including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Inventor. 
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma a plus.