Sr. Electrical Engineer

About the Role

The Middleby Corporation is searching for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join its expanding automation team, Middleby Automation (powered by Lab2Fab). The role involves driving the development and adoption of innovative new technology for commercial restaurants. Our FryBot™ and PizzaBot™ robotic frying and pizza preparation systems are two solutions we’ve recently brought to market.

Middleby is a world leader in developing advanced innovation and solutions for commercial, residential, and industrial foodservice. We are proud to not only serve our customers and partners but also connect with our communities through philanthropic engagement, sustainable initiatives, and more. We want to set the standard for tomorrow, with a goal of serving excellence in everything we do.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining electrical systems for our food robotic solutions. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, software developers, and robotics experts. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in advancing our technologies while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

• The job description is fluid, the candidate must be flexible and ready to do what is required for the company to succeed! You'll be ensured a competitive salary, full benefits, and an outstanding opportunity to grow with an execution focused, fast moving company.

Responsibilities:

• Electrical System Design: Design, develop, and maintain electrical systems for food robotics equipment, encompassing control panels, wiring diagrams, and component selection.
• Circuit Design: Create and optimize electrical circuits to ensure they meet safety standards, efficiency requirements, and compliance based on defined specifications.
• Prototyping and Testing: Oversee the development of prototypes and conduct comprehensive testing to validate designs for performance and safety.
• System Integration: Collaborate with mechanical engineers and software developers to integrate electrical systems including motor drives, power devices, sensors, and off-the-shelf controller boards.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve electrical issues related to development and deployed systems.
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including schematics, manuals, and reports, to support manufacturing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Compliance: Ensure that electrical systems and components comply with food industry standards and safety regulations. Support necessary modifications and improvements per required certification.
• Research and Innovation: Contribute to internal research and development to stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Electrical Engineering and robotics.
• Manufacturing Support: Assist in sourcing and managing vendors for commercial or scale planning. Prepare RFQs, manage vendors, and handle multiple sources for components with supply chain and end-of-life planning.
• Intellectual Property: Participate in the generation and review of intellectual property.
• Travel: Occasional travel (up to 25%) to support clients and installations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in designing electrical systems for industrial automation, robotics, or similar fields.
• Proficiency in PCB design software such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Cadence Allegro is preferred.
• Knowledge of PLC programming (Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley or Rockwell Automation is a plus).
• Experience in system integration and troubleshooting of automation systems (hardware and software components).
• Successful track record of delivering automation projects on time and within budget.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical standards such as UL/CE; familiarity with food industry regulations such as NSF/FDA is a plus.

If you are a results-oriented professional with a passion for automation and a proven ability to architect and program sophisticated automated systems, we invite you to apply for the position of Senior Electrical Engineer. Join our dynamic team and contribute to the advancement of commercial restaurant processes through cutting-edge automation technologies.

The job description is fluid; the candidate must be flexible and ready to do what is required for the company to succeed. You will be ensured a competitive salary, full benefits, and an outstanding opportunity to grow with an execution focused, fast moving company.

Middleby is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Location: In-house position based in Lewisville (North Dallas), Texas.