Electrical Controls Engineer

Kurt J Lesker; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical and dental保险

Job summary

KDF Technologies, LLC, located in Northern NJ, seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to design and integrate electrical systems for high-tech vacuum environments. You will use CAD tools, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure compliance with NEC/NFPA/UL/CE while supporting DFMA and prototype testing.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology, 2+ years of electrical design experience, and familiarity with CAD software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or electrical technology.
• Proficient in CAD and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL, and CE standards.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Design, detail, and integrate electrical components and systems for safe equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design complex systems.
• Design power distribution and protective circuit layouts.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC-based equipment control systems.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and cable drawings.
• Interface with customers, sales, and management to define design parameters.
• Perform DFMA practices for R&D and production.
• Assemble prototype electrical systems and test components.
• Identify and resolve obsolescence issues efficiently.
• Limited domestic travel (<10% per year).

Skills

Electrical design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology

Tools

CAD

AutoCAD

Job description

KDF Technologies is a leading manufacturer of PVD capital equipment for the microelectronics, medical, thin film circuits, and semiconductor markets. Located in Northern NJ we serve a variety of industries and companies from startups to Fortune 500 organizations.

Overview of Responsibilities:

Elevate your career as an Electrical Controls Engineer. with our dynamic team! In this pivotal mid-level role, you’ll design cutting-edge electronic systems and machinery tailored for high-tech vacuum environments. Harness the power of computer-assisted engineering tools to bring your visionary designs to life. Embrace the challenge of transforming principles of electrical engineering into groundbreaking solutions.

Key Job Elements:

• Design, detail, and integrate electrical components and systems to deliver innovative and safe equipment solutions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design complex systems
• Size and specify power distribution and protective circuit design
• Design and troubleshoot complex PLC-based equipment control systems
• Create, update, and maintain company documentation for all electrical schematics and cable drawings
• Interface with customers, sales, and management to accurately define system design parameters
• Practice DFMA techniques for R&D and production of electrical components and systems
• Assembly prototype electrical systems and conduct testing of components and sub-modules
• Perform cost-effective engineering exercises to optimize component costs
• Identify and resolve component obsolescence issues efficiently
• Limited domestic travel, less than 10% per year

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or electrical technology
• Proficient in CAD
• Knowledge of agency compliance codes such as NEC, NFPA, UL, and CE
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical design

Preferred

• 2 years of experience with AutoCAD or other 2D drafting package
• 2 years of design experience with automated equipment
• Ability to perform short circuit analysis, breaker coordination, load flow studies, and calculate grounding requirements per IEEE Red, Buff, and Brown books

Benefits we offer to enhance your lifestyle:

• Company-paid medical and dental insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid vacations
• Sick time
• Salary is based on experience

KDF Technologies, LLC is a limited liability company.

KDF Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within this range, individual pay is influenced by various factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, etc.

The compensation range for this role is $85000 to $110,000 per year.