SR. Electrical Engineer

Mestek Inc

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automation, Automation Systems, Budget Management, Change Control, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Design Verification, Device Drivers, Documentation Standards, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, HVAC, Identify Issues, Leading Edge Technology, Logic Design, Manufacturing Equipment, Materials Testing, Metal Manufacturing, Metalworking, Procedure Development, Process Development, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project/Program Management, Root Cause Analysis, Software Administration, Software Configuration Management, Source Code Control System (SCCS), Team Lead/Manager, Test Tools, Testing, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Mestek Machinery is the industry-leading designer and manufacturer of the most complete productive and innovative metal forming solutions for the fabrication of HVAC sheet metal ductwork and fittings. Our family of companies -- Lockformer Engel Iowa Precision Roto-Die have decades of experience addressing every facet of the HVAC duct industry. The result is a combined knowledge and experience that develops cutting edge precision technology and automated manufacturing equipment that improves productivity while ensuring the highest-quality finished ducts and fittings.

Job Description

In a global market, we design, develop, and manage projects to completion on time and within budget, ranging from small-scale to high-visibility projects to improve products and processes. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have a strong desire to learn new skills, and be comfortable working on larger projects spanning weeks or months, as well as fast turnaround projects requiring a couple of hours or days.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for the safe operation, design, and debugging of process and automation control systems. • Source and recommend appropriate vendors. • Must have the ability to create master plans, automation strategy, software configuration, and troubleshoot complex issues that arise. • Work with the Engineering Manager to establish and enforce design, design change control, and design and program documentation standards for electrical engineering activities. • Write and debug multiple station PLC code and write device drivers. • Program MMI devices and design interface circuitry. • Determine power and load requirements along with restrictions. • Design logic system for functions such as sequence and timing control. • Design and draft diagram of cable connections. • Create processes and controls for design verification. • Create quality testing procedures and tools.

Willingness and Desire to Take Ownership

Willingness and desire to take complete ownership and responsibility for projects. Identify performance issues on new or existing equipment, perform root cause analysis, and suggest possible solutions. Proactively contribute to brainstorming and whiteboard sessions regarding new designs and productively critique existing designs led by other team members.

Thriving in a Multi-Disciplinary Team

Thrive at working closely in a multi-disciplinary team, including mechanical, electrical, software controls, etc. Perform or assist with equipment and material test studies. Perform other related duties as required.

About the Company

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