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Astec Industries
Electrical Designer - Machinery Manufacturing
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An Electrical Designer designs and creates layout for the electrical systems that power lighting, security, telephone and sound in buildings; creates wiring diagrams, develops specifications for electrical systems to meet code requirements. Designs and create layout of the printed circuit boards that are components of most electronic equipment.
$75,250 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
at Astec Industries in Sterling, Illinois, United States Job Description Description
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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.ABOUT THE POSITION
Primarily responsible for creating electrical drawings and associated documents in support of the Electrical Engineering Department. Works with various departments to determine customer requirements for electrical and control components.Location:
This is an onsite position at our manufacturing site in Sterling, IL. Corporate relocation assistance is available. Key Deliverables- Prepares detailed 3-phase, single-phase and low-voltage DC electrical drawings including
- Creates electrical bills of material, purchased parts lists, cable routing, and operational notes.
- Processes sales orders and work orders.
- Interacts with Engineering, Sales, Service to determine/confirm customer requirements
- Coordinates with Procurement to ensure long lead time items may be identified and addressed
- Assists in determining power requirements, troubleshooting of electrical systems, and aiding in installations and permitting for customers. Key Activities & Responsibilities
- Assists in determining power requirements, troubleshooting of electrical systems, and aiding in installations and permitting for customers.
- Supports as necessary lending assistance in electrical and controls troubleshooting.
- Supports the work order process by attending sales order meetings to gather/confirm electrical design requirements.
- Collaborative electrical print checking
- Timely and accurate correction/resolution of drawing errors
- Engage in Continuous Improvement projects and activities as assigned
- Support manufacturing with trouble shooting and process documentation To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:
- Associates degree or a minimum of two years of equivalent knowledge/experience in a related field.
- Experience with 3D
- CAD and 2D
- CAD design software such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPlan.
- Knowledge of the National Electric Code and UL requirements.
- Ability to select proper components, size starters, breakers, wiring and conduit.
- Ability to read electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical drawings.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
- Knowledge of PLC's/No Programming Required.
- Willingness to travel occasionally and work overtime as needed
- Ability to design for manufacturing
- Ability to assemble and wire in electric motors and work with VFDs and other starts.
- Understanding of electrical safety
- Ability to operate multimeters and other test equipment Supervisor and Leadership Expectations
- No supervisory responsibilities Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000,based on skills, experience, and internal equity.
- Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
- Respect for all individuals
- Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
- Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success