R&D Electrical Engineer

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
The R&D Electrical Engineer provides hands-on technical assistance in all aspects of new product design, development, testing, and documentation of industrial automation equipment.
Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions of the Job:

• Contribute to the holistic design (including mechanical aspects) of industrial automation equipment with an emphasis on electrical systems.
• Create and implement electric component control programs to provide for the proper function of PLC, HMI, motion, and message display.
• Draft electrical component schematic designs, panel layouts and develop BOM’s.
• Design and deploy measurement systems to accurately gather relevant data (i.e. - load cells, temperature sensors, vibration sensors, cameras, etc.)
• Assist in data analysis to apply statistics, identify trends, establish correlations, and draw conclusions.
• Document and communicate results in a clear and concise manner for effective knowledge transfer.

Occasional Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain and upgrade departmental test equipment including wiring.
• Assist with assembly of equipment.
• Object oriented programming.

Job Requirements:

• Education generally equivalent to a (4) year Degree in an Electrical Engineering, Computer Science program or related discipline or equivalent training and experience.
• 0-3 years of engineering design experience with converting equipment.

Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with key customers electrical design, converting equipment assembly and operating issues.

• Ability to use hand tools, basic electronic measuring devices and a laptop computer.
• Ability to use PLC and motion control computer software (Logix 5000, Siemens TIA, Step 7, Bosch, Codesys)
• Ability to use 3D and 2D CAD programs (Solid Edge, AutoCAD)
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software (Excel, OneNote, Teams)
• Ability to use statistical analysis programs (Minitab, PowerBI)

Job Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work a full day on a computer.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to twenty-five pounds in weight.
• Ability to use hand tools and monitoring/testing equipment.
• Ability to occasionally climb a ladder and maneuver into tight spaces.
• Ability to work area in an environment that is loud and without air conditioning during machine commissioning and/or problem-solving.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (safety shoes, glasses, ear protection).
• Must travel for company business up to (~20%) international and domestic travel.