Electrical Engineer

Job Description:

Alpine, an ITW company, is a leading provider of building component software, equipment, and the industry’s best service to component manufacturers.  Partnering with our customers, we help to improve their businesses and make them more productive.  We are a leader in delivering software solutions to the construction industry to increase profitability. 

This is an in-office position based in Alpine’s Grand Prairie, TX facility.

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts and control systems for industrial automation equipment.

• Specify and select electrical components (motors, drives, sensors, PLCs, HMIs, wires etc.) based on application requirements.

• Perform load calculations, power distribution design, and ensure compliance with NEC, UL, and other relevant standards.

• Collaborate with mechanical and software engineering teams to integrate electrical systems into complete machinery solutions.

• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for electrical issues during assembly, testing, and commissioning.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to design optimization for cost, reliability, and manufacturability.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on best practices.

• Manage change control of components, assemblies and bills of materials.

• Partner with manufacturing and suppliers to develop solutions for meeting cost targets for projects.

• Conduct engineering studies and partner with operations, field services, and customers to diagnose problems, apply root cause analysis, determine cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability.

• Apply the ITW 80/20 business processes, draw conclusions using critical information from available data, and lead projects.

• Travel (10%) to suppliers and customer facilities.

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: ITW’s entrepreneurial culture and core value of shared risk empower team members to drive improvements throughout the organization. This autonomy, which is granted to all employees, fosters innovation and decision-making aimed at maximizing the relevance and impact of the ITW Business Model for specific customers and end markets.

• Team Success: Contribute to a successful engineering team. This includes supporting the ideas of others when appropriate, challenging others to creatively reach consensus, and involving others to participate in solutions to business issues. The ability to gain trust and build confidence is important to this competency.

• Communications: Provide timely and appropriate feedback that focuses on things that will make the biggest difference in performance or are the most important to our customers.

• Successful Product Development: Develop a history of successful product releases following a stage gate process, with an emphasis on productivity, quality, reliability, and safety.

• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; problem solving skills using proven techniques.

Job Requirements

· Requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, (BSEE).

· 3-5 years of experience in design engineering working in a product development environment within a cross functional engineering team in the fields of machine design, industrial automation, or material handling equipment design, and/or robotic system design.

· Proficient in the use of 3D modeling software, preferably Creo.

· Proficient in the use of 2D modeling software, preferably AutoCAD Electrical.

· Proficient in the use of ERP system, preferably D365.

· Proficient in the use of work management software, preferably Jira

· Effective oral, interpersonal, and written communications as well as effective presentation skills.

· Experience with robotics, motion control and advanced automation technologies

· Knowledge of UL508A panel design standards

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.  

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.