Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Responsible for the electrical design, wire, test, debug and installation of technologically complex electro-mechanical industrial x-ray inspection systems.

Job Description:

• Work closely with the Mechanical, X-Ray and System Engineering teams responsible for the design of electro-mechanical and/or material handling systems.

• Optimizing actuators, robotic arms, manipulators, material handling systems for higher throughput.

• Installation, programming & commissioning of X-ray systems.

• PLC programming and debugging on control systems for automated handling systems.

• Install, wire and configure electrical, imaging and x-ray components into new and existing inspection systems.

• Create, modify and finalize detailed electrical designs, schematics and drawings using AutoCad electrical.

• Review engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications, internal guidelines, quality standards and national codes and standards.

• Generate, revise, and finalize BOMs.

• Interact with a cross-disciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, software, imaging) to generate and edit system electrical design documents.

• Work with Production, Design & Installation teams to revise drawings and generate final as built package.

• Provide support to Technical Writing and Project management Teams in the creation of technical documentation, system manuals, and customer facing documentation.

• Test, troubleshoot and debug electrical, components and systems in-house and at customer locations.

• Interact with a cross-disciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, software, imaging) on system designs and to help resolve customer problems and provide world class customer service.

• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with all applicable local, state, federal Electrical standards.

• Potential travel to customer sites or other company locations worldwide (approximately 20%)

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of relevant electrical electro-mechanical system design experience.

• Basic to proficient level of expertise in AutoCAD Electric.

• Experience working with and generating BOMs within an MRP or ERP system.

• In depth knowledge of electrical circuitry with established electrical safety work protocols and practices and ability to read electrical diagrams.

• Prior experience working with test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.

• Knowledge in control programming environments such as RSLogix, VB or other scripting languages.

• Experience with the Integration of DC Drives, VFD’s, Servo Drives, PLC’s and PC based control systems.

• Knowledge of CANbus, Controller Area Network (CAN) for real-time control system applications.

• Familiarity with motor drives (Copley), PLC (Allen Bradley, Siemens) and PC based control system.

• Knowledge of Pneumatic Actuator Control and Relay Logic.

• Knowledge of Machine Guarding Systems and Power Distribution.

• Knowledge of CE, UL, or other applicable regulatory guidelines or standards.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite of Tools.

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent resident who is legally authorized to work in the US and able to successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug test.

• Proficiency in the English language with established written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment, capable of prioritization, multi-tasking, and effective organization.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Will need to successfully pass a drug test and present a clean and valid driver’s license.

Non-Essential Skills:

• Previous experience wiring and installing electrical panels and wiring and integrating electro-mechanical components into a system.

• Robotics programing is a big plus (will send to training course if required).

• Previous experience troubleshooting electrical circuits down to the component level.

• Established understanding and experience working with high voltage power levels (>1KW)

• Familiarity working with x-ray components.

• Prior soldering experience.

• Basic understanding of an MRP or ERP system.

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, walk, bend and stand.

• Domestic and International travel via air, rail and car.

• Will be required to lift, move, erect, install and assemble components of varying weight, height, length and width dimensions.

• Expected to effectively communicate in person, on phone, and via email and other electronic devices on a continual and repetitive basis.

• Will need to repeatedly use hands to finger, handle, feel and operate hand tools, power tools and standard office equipment.

• Will need manual dexterity to be able to complete required system and component cabling and wiring.

• Day to day responsibilities will require lifting, moving, staging and placing of materials up to 50 pounds alone and heavier with assistance.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

This job description is not all inclusive and is subject to change at any time.

EEO/VETs/AAP