Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer

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POSITION TITLE:             Electrical Designer 

DEPARTMENT:                  Engineering 

REPORTS TO:                    Electrical Engineering Manager 

DIRECT REPORTS:           None

POSITION SUMMARY:   This position is responsible for the design of all components of Arrowhead Conveyor equipment.   This individual shares the responsibility for fit and function of components they design along with the Electrical Engineers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Create complete and accurate drawing packages.
2. Insure timely release of complete and accurate work.
3. Engage in effective, innovative designs for superior, cost effective products.
4. Practice standard drafting practices in the utilization of AutoCAD Electrical.
5. Work with the electrical engineering team to develop, design, and maintain AutoCAD electrical databases and symbols.
6. Provide assistance in establishing engineering specifications.
7. Maintain and develop engineering standards and procedures.
8. Monitor design performance with regards to quality, cost effectiveness, and timeliness.
9. Provide assistance to outside customers.
10. Provide production drawings for Manufacturing.
11. Work with Manufacturing to improve drawing packages.
12. Engage in reduction and/or elimination of the cause (i.e. poor engineering).
13. Track and monitor revisions on drawings.
14. Research part history to aid in correct decision making, as well as, the avoidance of duplication of previously designed parts/components.
15. Generate, complete and control ECNs as required.
16. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. AutoCAD Electrical, as well as, standard drafting procedures.
2. Associates degree or any combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.
3. Knowledge of Value Engineering principles, NEC, NVPA, JIC principles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met  by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach above the shoulders.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Close vision and distant vision are requirements that are needed for this job.   

Time spent in the following physical activities:

None

Up to 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

2/3 and more

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle or touch

X

Reach above shoulders

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

X

Talk or hear

X

Taste or smell

X

Use foot/feet to operate machine

X

Lifting requirements:

None

Up to 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

2/3 and more

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

Special vision requirements:

X

Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

X

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

X

Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

No Special Vision Requirements

Tools and equipment used:

Up to 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

2/3 and more

Computer

X

 Telephone

X

Adding machine/calculator             

X

Fax machine

X

Copier

X

Label maker

X

Printers/plotter

X

General office supplies (pens, pencils, scissors, paper punch, stapler)

X

Measuring devices

X

Work Environment:

Amount of Time

                Up to        1/3 to       2/3 and

None          1/3            2/3          more

Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)

X

Work near moving mechanical parts

X

Work in high, precarious places

X

Fumes or airborne particles

X

Toxic or caustic chemicals

X

Outdoor weather conditions

X

Extreme cold (non-weather)

X

Extreme heat (non-weather)

X

Risk of electrical shock

X

Work with explosives

X

Risk of radiation

X

Vibration

X

Typical noise level:

Very Quiet (Examples:     forest trail, isolation booth for hearing test)

Quiet (Examples:     library, private office)

X

Moderate Noise (Examples:     business office with typewriters and/or computer printers, light traffic)

Loud Noise (Examples:     normal shop conditions)

Very Loud Noise (Examples:     jack hammer work, metal can manufacturing department)

Regal Rexnord Automation Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.