Electrical Controls Engineer

ABTech Inc; Fitzwilliam (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABTech creates, builds and supports industry leading precision motion systems. We are strengthening our engineering team to support on-site production in New Hampshire with a focus on electrical controls design for OEM programs.

As an Electrical Controls Engineer you will develop schematics, implement PLC and servo settings, troubleshoot components, and collaborate with purchasing and assemblers to ensure on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: 5+ years of experience in electrical controls design of motion systems.
• Electrical or Electromechanical degree preferred
• An eye for continuous improvement and process development
• Knowledgeable in NFPA safety regulations, UL & CE documentation requirements
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ideal candidate will be a self-starter who enjoys product development and collaboration in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics, panel design, bills of materials, work instructions, and electrical test procedures consistent with ABTech documentation systems.
• Investigate, evaluate, select, implement and troubleshoot electrical components for the products to ensure we meet or exceed customer expectations while staying on track with master production schedule.
• Provide technical support to the purchasing department relating to procurement of electrical components as needed.
• Act as an engineering-based resource for electro-mechanical assemblers.
• Understand, modify and maintain plc programs and application software used by motion control suppliers. Application specific software (PLC's and servo settings) to be stored on the Network system consistent with ABTech documentation procedures.
• Manage an appropriate inventory of electronic test equipment required for product testing and troubleshooting
• Contribute to and support our 'Company Culture with Intention', which is to make better every interaction with each other, our customers, and our community. Company collaboration, learning, innovation and well-being are outcomes of this intention.

Skills

Electrical controls design

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Electrical or Electromechanical degree preferred

Job description

As an Electrical Controls Engineer, you play a vital role in the development of application specific products through electrical design, process development, and production readiness for new and existing OEM programs.

ABTech creates, builds and supports industry leading precision motion systems. With growth in our OEM programs, we are currently looking to strengthen our engineering team’s ability to support on-site production.

Do you take pride in your work? Do you enjoy working in a team atmosphere? Do you want to work for a company with a supportive culture that values your contribution? Are you looking for an opportunity with potential growth?

If this describes you, then let’s talk!

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Create electrical schematics, panel design, bills of materials, work instructions, and electrical test procedures consistent with ABTech documentation systems.
• Investigate, evaluate, select, implement and troubleshoot electrical components for the products to ensure we meet or exceed customer expectations while staying on track with master production schedule.
• Provide technical support to the purchasing department relating to procurement of electrical components as needed.
• Act as an engineering-based resource for electro-mechanical assemblers.
• Understand, modify and maintain plc programs and application software used by motion control suppliers. Application specific software (PLC's and servo settings) to be stored on the Network system consistent with ABTech documentation procedures.
• Manage an appropriate inventory of electronic test equipment required for product testing and troubleshooting
• Contribute to and support our 'Company Culture with Intention', which is to make better every interaction with each other, our customers, and our community. Company collaboration, learning, innovation and well-being are outcomes of this intention.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement: 5+ years of experience in electrical controls design of motion systems
• Electrical or Electromechanical degree preferred
• An eye for continuous improvement and process development
• Knowledgeable in NFPA safety regulations, UL & CE documentation requirements
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ideal candidate will be a self-starter who enjoys product development and collaboration in a team environment