ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ENGINEER

Progressive Surface, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Surface, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and document projects and products, balancing performance, schedule, and cost. The role involves concept and detail design reviews, BOM management, and cross-functional collaboration with Project Engineering and other departments.

The candidate should have a BS in Electrical Engineering, strong troubleshooting skills, and proficiency with CAD, PLC/HMI/CNC software. Travel may be required, and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Good electrical aptitude, familiarity with machine controls and wiring methods.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply electrical engineering standards and techniques.
• Ability to design and read electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Computer skills, including CAD, word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to write software for PLCs, HMIs, CNCs, and peripherals.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel on a limited basis as required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives/reviews project and product design requirements from Project Engineering.
• Completes concept designs and submits to Project Engineering for approval (Initial Design Review).
• Completes detail design and submits it to Project Engineering for approval and release (Final Design Review).
• Bill of Materials, Layout and Schematic Drawings; Software Design/Test, Design calculations.
• Completes project/product documentation and submits it to Project Engineering for approval (documentation review).
• Demonstrates integrity in all working relationships.
• Communicates and cooperates with all other departments in the organization.
• Constantly improve personal skills through training.
• Constantly improve the organization by innovating and implementing new ideas.
• Preforms other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem solving

Schematic reading

Wiring methods

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

PLC programming

HMI design

CNC control

Job description

Description

Responsible for the design and documentation of projects and products. Each design must be managed to achieve a satisfactory balance of three parameters:

• Performance - meet all technical, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Schedule - meet time requirements.
• Cost - meet budget requirements.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives/reviews project and product design requirements from Project Engineering.
• Completes concept designs and submits to Project Engineering for approval (Initial Design Review).
• Completes detail design and submits it to Project Engineering for approval and release (Final Design Review). Bill of Materials, Layout and Schematic Drawings; Software Design/Test, Design calculations.
• Completes project/product documentation and submits it to Project Engineering for approval (documentation review).
• Demonstrates integrity in all working relationships.
• Communicates and cooperates with all other departments in the organization.
• Constantly improve personal skills through training.
• Constantly improve the organization by innovating and implementing new ideas.
• Preforms other work-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a four-year college or university; or equivalent.
• Good electrical aptitude, familiarity with machine controls and wiring methods.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply electrical engineering standards and techniques.
• Ability to design and read electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Computer skills, including CAD, word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to write software for PLCs, HMIs, CNCs, and peripherals.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel on a limited basis as required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.