A long-standing manufacturer of industrial ovens and thermal processing equipment is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support aftermarket engineering needs. Under the direction of the Electrical Engineering Manager, this position designs and improves electrical control systems and related utility/piping layouts (gas, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam) for industrial oven equipment while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project cost targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical control systems and gas/pneumatic/hydraulic/steam piping layouts to meet engineering standards, customer specifications, applicable codes, and cost constraints.
- Program, troubleshoot, and debug PLC systems, operator interfaces (HMI), communication devices, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Review and interpret customer technical requirements and sales documentation to ensure proper execution.
- Collaborate with customers and suppliers on equipment design, component selection, and technical solutions.
- Ensure designs align with internal quality/manufacturability standards and relevant codes (ex: UL508A,NFPA 79, NFPA 86, NEC).
- Create and maintain electrical design layouts within CAD/design systems; generate accurate bills of material (BOM) and support budget adherence.
- Improve standard designs to increase quality and productivity while reducing cost.
- Build strong working relationships with Mechanical Engineering and cross-functional departments to resolve design, manufacturing, and quality issues.
- Serve as a technical resource for Sales, Service, Quality, and field support as needed.
- Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement efforts and stay current on new components, methods, and industry developments.
- Occasionally travel to customer sites.
- Follow housekeeping procedures, quality standards, and safety regulations.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
- 3-5 years of related electrical engineering experience (preferred).
- Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC/HMI programming (preferred); Siemens TIA Portal is a plus.
- CAD proficiency; AutoCAD Electrical experience preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, drawings/blueprints, and professional/technical documentation.
- Strong written communication skills for reports and documentation; able to communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
Key Qualifications:
- Practical problem-solver comfortable working through ambiguous situations with limited standardization.
- Working math capability for real-world engineering applications (fractions/percentages/ratios/proportions; geometry/trig fundamentals).
- Organized, self-motivated, and collaborative with a positive, team-oriented approach.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Frequently sits; uses hands for handling tools/controls; communicates verbally and listens throughout the day.
- Occasionally stands/walks, reaches overhead, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls.
- May occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
- Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; typical noise level is usually quiet.
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