Electrical Project Engineer

Job Purpose Statement:

Perform functions to conceptualize, design, develop, and support electrical systems and controls to meet customer and product requirements, utilizing CAD and electrical design tools.

Job Functions:

Work with proposals, estimates, specifications, and schematics; confer with customers, internal personnel, and vendors; and research historical data to determine project feasibility. Plan and develop electrical design concepts for new or modified products, including application of power distribution, control systems, instrumentation, automation, and embedded or PLC-based systems as applicable. Work closely with Mechanical Engineers to complete new machine designs, requires a general understanding of pneumatic and mechanical functions. Use AutoCAD to create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, interconnection diagrams, and installation drawings. Review design plans with electrical assembly, supervisors, sales representatives, and customers as required. Analyze electrical components and systems and perform necessary calculations related to power requirements, short-circuit current, thermal loading, grounding, and safety compliance. Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA, UL, or customer-specific requirements). Prepare bills of material, product structure, purchase requisitions and validation sheets. Contact vendors for quotations and component availability. Work closely with production to make adaptations, modifications, or changes to designs as warranted to resolve problems. Open to possible travel to customer facilities to develop design concept and project direction and to resolve design problems. Work with customer service and customers in helping to troubleshoot technical issues of existing machines. Maintain records, files, drawings, bills of material and other pertinent materials. Keep abreast of new developments, trends and practices in the field. Contribute to optimum product safety through individual and committee efforts. Perform other related duties as assigned. Follow safety rules and maintain a clean and orderly work area. This description should not be constructed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent of this job. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned. Qualifications Proven experience in electrical system design, debugging, and project management within manufacturing or engineering environments. Strong proficiency with CAD software including AutoCAD for creating detailed schematics and layouts. Familiarity with electrical standards such as NEC regulations to ensure compliance in all designs. Ability to perform root cause analysis on complex electrical issues involving signal processing or system failures. Mechanical knowledge related to system integration is a plus.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

Electrical Engineering:

3 years (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person