Electrical Designer

Main position objectives

The Electrical Designer provides the highest quality electrical design of control systems for the Maag family of equipment. Working independently but supported by others, the incumbent is the electrical design representative for the customer’s controls equipment.

Position description – Tasks, responsibilities, competencies

• Reviews all company procedural documents and work instructions to determine critical attributes of design.
• Reviews all customer / internal specifications documents, and P&ID drawings to fully understand the scope of each project.
• Adheres to contractual specifications by following local regulations and standards.
• Leads technical discussions regarding design issues or proposed changes, internal and external to the company.
• Works closely with mechanical engineering, software engineering and manufacturing counterparts for successful completion of complex products.
• Performs necessary calculations in preparation for the control system design.
• Works with suppliers to obtain information on commercial components to be used with equipment.
• Develops eletrical schematics and enclosure layouts using 2D CAD drawings.
• Creates bills of material for ordering, manufacturing, and assembly.
• Revises drawings as needed based on customer requests, change orders, and markups made during testing.
• Meets deadlines and communicates their progress to superiors in their department.
• Works OT when required to meet project deadlines.
• Develops strong relationships with all departments in the company.

The incumbent considers all interests of quality, accident prevention and occupational safety as well as environmental safety in a preventive manner within his scope of responsibility and supports the avoidance of damages to people, facilities, assets, material, and environment actively

The incumbent is obliged to perform tasks requested by management that relate to his position scope or arise from company needs. This job description reflects current status, right to make changes reserved.

Work Environment

Work in this position is in an office and a factory floor environment, either locally or at a customer site. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration, hot equipment, hot and cold weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and PPE may be required.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Job Specification

Education

Mandatory

• An Associate’s Degree or higher in electrical design (or equivalent / comparable work experience)
• CAD software experience
• Able to read and explain manufacturing drawing, schematics, and P&ID drawings.

Desirable

• Work experience designing electrical control systems

Professional experience (description incl. No. of years)

Desirable

• Experience in electrical controls design is highly desirable.
• Bill of Material creation / interaction
• Experience in (Classified Locations) is a plus

Interpersonal skills and behavioral competencies

Mandatory

• A positive can-do attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks
• Independent self-starter with ability to anticipate, avoid and resolve issues
• Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win
• Customer-focused

Desirable

• A strong will to learn and develop.
• A strong work ethic

Company Profile

Maag is a worldwide supplier and leading manufacturer of plastic processing equipment and complete processing systems for the plastics industry.

Gala is a division of Maag - A Dover Company. The worldwide leading manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing systems and filtration systems for demanding applications in the plastics, chemical, petrochemical, and food industries.

The foundation of our success is found in Maag’s core values:

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit

• Winning Through Customers

• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

• Expectation for Results

• Respect and Value People

Available benefits include: 401K, paid annual holidays, medical coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and more!

Maag and its related companies provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Maag is committed to protecting the safety, health and well being of all employees and individuals in our workplace. Maag is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Revit: 1 year (Preferred)
• AutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Eagle Rock, VA 24085 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Eagle Rock, VA 24085: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person