Designs electrical panels, wiring schematics, bills of materials, and control-system programming for industrial equipment. Performs factory acceptance testing, system checkout, field startup, service, recertification, customer support, and end-user training. Coordinates with manufacturing, mechanical engineering, purchasing, contractors, and panel shops. Requires compliance with UL, NEC, and international standards, along with domestic and international travel of up to 50%.
Description
Electrical Engineers are responsible for completing the tasks needed to ensure a complete electrical design and an effective start-up of PRI equipment. The work includes design work, coordination with Manufacturing, initial system checkout and travel to customer sites for field start-up/training. In addition, Electrical Engineers will travel to customer sites to perform field service and/or annual re-certification of systems. Electrical Engineers have a wide scope of responsibility and work independently.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS
- Design panel layout and wiring schematics for all electrical components used
- Create bills of materials for purchasing electrical components
- Write programming code for logic controller and display screen components used for control and operator interface options as sold on PRI equipment
- Perform in-house start-up/checkout/Factory Acceptance Test of components and systems. Coordinate as needed with end users or contractors
- Domestic and international travel to job sites to supervise installation of systems, perform start up and checkout activities, and provide training to end users.
- Write detailed field service and expense reports
- Provide technical support to customers via phone or remote connection to system
- Provide training to other employees when necessary
- UL, NEC, and international standards for electrical design must be observed as appropriate
- Travel to job sites, domestic and international
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Familiarity with and competency of PLCs, HMIs, and AutoCAD design software
- Understanding of electrical schematics and P&IDs
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time
- Work closely with mechanical engineering to ensure the final system design is complete and will provide the desired functionality
- Work closely with purchasing to obtain vendor quotes, create bills of materials, review component options and expedite shipments
- Submit electrical drawings to panel shop
- Review and checkout completed electrical panels
- Communicate effectively to provide support and training.
- Sitting and operating a computer for extended periods
- Standing, walking and climbing to inspect and work on equipment
- Use of hand and power tools as required
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