Electrical Panel Design Engineer

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With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Summary   

The Electrical Panel Design Engineer creates Electrical wiring diagrams, provides ongoing support of FMD electrical wiring diagrams and specifications. Coordinates with sales, engineering, purchasing, and production all the way through to customer service as required. The designed work product must conform to the required electrical codes, international standards, FMD product certification listings and customer specifications. We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated engineer who enjoys a dynamic and diverse work environment.    

 Job Duties  

• Design, develop, modify, and test electrical panels and system wiring for new and existing products   

• Interpret project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements, regulatory compliance, and customer specifications   

• Define bills of material and equipment specifications for external suppliers   

• Oversee project workflow and support internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of projects, expected quality, and allotted budget.  

• Ability to generate wiring diagrams, wire and panel schedules, layouts, schematics, P&IDs, product specifications, control narratives, test procedures, and work instructions.   

• Participate in research and development, design reviews, failure mode analysis, validation testing, etc.   

• Provide technical support to customers and other departments within the organization.   

• Oversee hardware/software development and validation leveraging outside service firms as required.  

• Typical projects will include AC and DC motor starters, sensors, instrumentation, flow computers, and occasional basic PLC programming.   

• Analytical problem-solving skills with a strong understanding of electromechanical principles and products (motors, relays, circuit breakers, switches, etc.)   

• Assist the Production Department as required to interpret design intent, perform   inspections or test panels and assemblies.    

• Practical knowledge of hazardous area electrical codes NFPA/NEC, CSA, IEC and international standards IEC as it pertains to ATEx and IECEx product approval.   

Job Requirements  

• Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and keep projects on schedule   

• Ability to work in a manufacturing and office setting   

• Occasional travel required to customer sites (1 domestic trip/year)   

• Strong written and verbal communication skills   

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. when needed   

Qualifications   

Required:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Technical Field, or equivalent successful experience in a similar industry role.   

• Experience of 3-5 years in industrial electrical design.   

• Ability to specify appropriate component parts for explosive environment.   

• Advanced software skills (Ex: CAD, Microsoft Office, MRP)   

• Proficiency with AutoCAD (Draftsight) software 

• Ability to interpret, modify and create drawings including Electrical Schematics, P&ID   

• Strong communication and organizational skills   

Preferred:   

• Experience in the Oil and Gas Industry.   

• Hazardous area classifications NEC, CSA, ATEX & IECEX experience.   

• Project management experience.  

• SolidWorks experience.   

• Experience with simple PCB’s, controllers, and associated software.  

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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