Electrical Controls Engineer

Kurt J Lesker; Rockleigh (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401k plan

Paid vacations

Sick time

Job summary

KDF Technologies, LLC is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer in Northern New Jersey to design and integrate complex electrical systems for high-tech vacuum equipment. You will use CAD to create schematics, lead PLC control development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, compliant designs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, 2+ years of electrical design experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, detail, and integrate electrical components and systems for high-tech vacuum equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design complex systems.
• Size and specify power distribution and protective circuit design.
• Design and troubleshoot PLC-based equipment control systems.
• Create, update, and maintain electrical schematics and cable drawings.
• Interface with customers, sales, and management to define system parameters.
• Apply DFMA techniques for R&D and production.
• Assemble prototype electrical systems and conduct testing.
• Identify and resolve component obsolescence issues.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Electrical design

Short circuit analysis

Breaker coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or electrical technology

Tools

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.

If this sounds exciting, apply to the Electrical Controls Engineer role to be part of something special!

Overview of Responsibilities

Elevate your career as an Electrical Controls Engineer. 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

• 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 110000 per year.