Job Summary
The Electrical Engineer will contribute to the sustaining activities of Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) products; will work in a cross-functional development group; manage a variety of tasks and activities in a dynamic environment; and solve complex problems where no precedence exists. Will provide direct support to our manufacturing teams, analyze manufacturing issues, report findings back to the electrical engineering team, and support implementation of solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Sustain computer room air conditioning (CRAC) products
- Collaboration across the disciplines of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, process engineering, as well as production and offering teams. Work with these teams for design reviews, meeting cost metrics, and brainstorming around customer pain points.
- Performs a variety of engineering calculations using traditional engineering methods to verify design requirements
- Design/develop/create/review/revise 2D and 3D revision-controlled CAD for electro-mechanical assemblies, point‑to‑point wire harnesses, wire routings, wire and fuse sizing, connection drawings, customer-facing electrical diagrams (schematics) using a Product Data Management (PDM) tool.
- Develop/create/review/revise bills of material (BOM) and product definitions in a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool to support re-use of existing designs, manufacturing, quality, and service
- Develop solutions to complex problems where little or no precedence exists - the use of ingenuity and creativity is regularly required
- Participate in identification of cost reduction opportunities and in the design and development of cost reduction changes
- Implement product changes to solve field issues, support service department
- Product and Component verification activities
- Support manufacturing facilities with sustaining and cost reduction activities
Extended Responsibilities:
- Assist in the Design, Review and Testing of new computer room air conditioning (CRAC) products
- Support lab and manufacturing facilities with prototypes and testing
- Work with software team to develop and verify CRAC system controls
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related degree from an accredited college or university
- 3+ years of career experience with electrically controlled products/appliances as an individual contributor
- Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment independently and as a member of a dynamic team; offer and receive constructive criticism
- Demonstrated history of working with products/appliances with understanding and respect for phases of the product development process
- Excellent project management skills and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient in 2D & 3D CAD software, preferred CREO 4.0 and greater
- Knowledge of NEC (NFPA70), UL 508A
Preferred Requirements:
- Knowledge of NEC (NFPA79), IEEE 519, UL 508A SB, UL60335-2-40, or equivalent CSA/UL standards
- VFD programming and troubleshooting experience
- Experience with communications and interconnects standards and protocols including RS485, CAN, and Ethernet
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related degree from an accredited college or university
- 3+ years of career experience with electrically controlled products or appliances as an individual contributor
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks
- Experience with products or appliances and understanding of product development processes
- Excellent project management and written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software
- Knowledge of NEC NFPA 70 and UL 508A
- Knowledge of NFPA 79, IEEE 519, UL 508A SB, UL 60335-2-40, or equivalent CSA or UL standards
- VFD programming and troubleshooting experience
- Experience with RS485, CAN, Ethernet, or comparable communications and interconnect standards
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standard medical, dental, and vision plans plus wellness and mental-health resources. Core offerings also include disability and life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO typical of large employers, and many U.S. salaried roles feature flexible or "unlimited" PTO approaches. These programs are part of a structured, global total rewards framework.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair at start for many office-based, engineering, and field service roles, and total compensation packages are viewed as stable. In some hourly manufacturing settings, overtime opportunities help boost overall earnings.
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