R&D Electrical Engineer II

ZipRecruiter; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for an R&D Electrical Engineer II to develop innovative automation solutions in Dover. Applicants will utilize their engineering skills to design, program, and test machinery while ensuring compliance with industry standards. With competitive benefits and a focus on teamwork, this role promises to be both challenging and rewarding.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with matching contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 4+ years in product/process development.
• Background in automation control systems and electrical engineering.
• Proficient in electrical CAD tools for designing schematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom automation solutions and test machinery designs.
• Execute load calculations and ensure compliance with electrical standards.
• Create and maintain technical documents for manufacturing.

Skills

Automation Control Systems

Electrical Design

Troubleshooting

FMEA Risk Analysis

SolidWorks Electrical

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office Suite

SolidWorks

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout Welch Fluorocarbon:

Since 1985, Welch Fluorocarbon, a UFP Technologies company, has specialized in providing thermoformed and heat-sealed products to a variety of customers. We utilize the best, thin, high-performance films. Welch Fluorocarbon was founded to answer the industry’s demand for high-performance plastic products.

Our corporate culture is a true team environment where there is a presence of clear purpose, the strength of real community and the celebration of individual creativity. Every day we prove that “the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts.” The foundation of our culture is based on the core ideology of balance. As part of our culture and promoting balance for Team Members lives, Welch provides a competitive benefits package.

Welch Fluorocarbon offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Insurance
• 401K with a matching contribution
• Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee discounts and much more!

Location: This position is full-time on-site in Dover, NH. The position holder will need to be within commuting distance (within 45 min).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. At this time, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

R&D Electrical Engineer II Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be a key member of a diverse team of professionals developing custom automation solutions for our customers complex challenges.
• Design, program, build, and test automated machinery to streamline manufacturing processes, ensuring considerations for workflow, production layout, and safety.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of materials using SolidWorks Electrical (or similar CAD platforms).
• Perform load calculations, power analyses, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with NFPA 70, UL, IEC, and other applicable electrical standard(s).
• Execute signal‑integrity and noise‑mitigation troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and network analyzers; document corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Be a part of new equipment procurement projects by interfacing with outside vendors, developing engineering specifications, and drafting and reviewing qualification protocols.
• Creates and revises manufacturing documents, specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety instructions, validation protocols, risk assessments, and procedures and other technical documents.
• Develop timelines, scope of work, project plans, and cost estimates for development programs/tasks, providing timely communication on program progress.
• Troubleshooting of automation system issues to discover root cause and implement permanent solutions.
• Other miscellaneous tasks as may be assigned from the Research & Development Team Leader.

R&D Electrical Engineer II Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in an Engineering discipline; Electrical , but other disciplines will also be considered.
• At least 4 years of demonstrated product/process development experience in an applicable engineering area.
• Demonstrated background in selection and implementation of automation control systems such as motion control, servo drives, vision systems, industrial robots, and safety‑rated devices.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or equivalent) for developing schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of materials.
• Familiarity of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, UL 508A and IEC/EN standards requirements for machinery.
• Understanding of AC / DC circuits, 3 phase and single-phase electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to design, fabricate, and wire electrical control cabinets for automated machinery, including component selection, panel layout optimization, and adherence.
• Risk and hazard analysis using FMEA and well considered design reviews.
• Documentation systems; change orders, writing specs, quality systems, ISO requirements.
• Proficient in simple computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. with the ability to learn new ones.
• Air and motor vehicle travel (either in the US or internationally) when required (<5% of time).

UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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