Electrical Design Engineer

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical manufacturing industry is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Charlotte, NC. The role involves extensive collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement electrical systems conforming to client specifications. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of three years’ experience in an industrial setting. Previous experience in automation and design standards is highly valued. Join a company that emphasizes quality and reliability while enabling significant career growth.

Benefits

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Certification and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as Electrical Engineer.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and engineering practices.
• Experience in automation within material handling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare electrical designs and drawings.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics using EPLAN and AutoCAD.
• Ensure design integrity meets functional requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Automation experience

Safety validation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

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$78,000.00/yr - $89,000.00/yr

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Electrical Design Engineer openings
Charlotte, NC
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Salary $78-89k anuualy depending on education/experience and level

• Minimum 3 years of experience
• The manager is looking for an electrical designer that has automation experience in material handling.

Electrical Design Engineer

SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Engineering Supervisor, the Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for working closely with highly skilled mechanical, electrical, and project management professionals, to design electrical systemsbased on calculations while conforming to sound engineering practices. This involves ensuring device performance reliability and conformance to customer specifications. In addition, this position is responsible for the ongoing implementation of improved quality and reliability of Muratec group company systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and prepare electrical designs, and drawings, from preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data while conforming to sound engineering practices.

• Create and maintain electrical schematics of electrical designs as well as other support drawings using EPLAN and AutoCAD electrical software during and after the build cycle. This involves consulting with other departments, project managers/engineers and fabrication groups before and after the build cycle and making changes to electrical drawings as necessary.
• Ensure equipment design integrity meets all aspects of functional design requirements, including rate capacity, strength, reliability and service life expectations using standard engineering practices and tools such as, sizing software, component sizing calculations and prototype testing if/when necessary.
• In collaboration with other departments and based on the risk analysis developed by the Project Team, develop, and integrate concepts that contribute to the safety of the equipment and its design. This includes capturing and addressing individual/human safety elements as well as machine safety.
• Create and maintain safety validation documentation including SISTEMA files.
• Ensure system performance reliability, conformance to customer specifications and quality standards. This includes participating in quality checks of completed designs and/or equipment.
• Design in accordance with Muratec group company standards and department procedures.
• Maintain device and system engineering drawing packages as well as other support documentation including information on conformance to standards.
• Maintain awareness of budget and schedule commitments during the design cycle. This involves bringing significant deviations to the attention of the Engineering Supervisor.
• Responsible for the research phase of purchasing for electrical parts. Justify product choice to the Project Manager and submit purchase orders to the purchasing department for all electrical components.
• Attend project kick off meetings to gain knowledge on project specifications, expectations and timelines and provide hours and material costs estimates.
• Schedule, chair, and create minutes for design reviews as required throughout the design cycle.
• Attend project update meetings to review and ensure projects are on budget and on schedule. This involves providing updates on the progress of electrical design.
• Participate in “post mortem” meetings to discuss project successes and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in identifying and addressing electrical issues arising on the shop floor and/or at the customer site.This may include participating in site visits and/or coordinating investigations and activities needed to determine mode of failure, root cause analysis, repair requirements and design improvement recommendations.
• Assist the Engineering Supervisor in the implementation and maintenance of established goals for quality and reliability of Muratec group company systems as well as research new electrical devices and methods.
• Respond to inquiries, questions, concerns from individual employees, departments, and customers. This involves providing technical support in electrical design.
• Develop design related documentation, including operating, setup, repair and maintenance manuals and procedures.Including Spare part lists and recommendations.
• Assist with research and development investigations and studies as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality of information accessed in accordance with Muratec group company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all departmental procedures, health and safety policies, procedures, and responsibilities under the OHSA, are followed during all work activities on site and at the Grimsby Canada location
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; minimum three (3) years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer in an industrial/engineering/automation environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN
  

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong ability to develop electrical designs of complex automated systems from basic concepts using engineering principles.
• Knowledge of electrical systems including 400/480/600VAC 3-phase, controls, I/O systems, servo control, safety circuits and pneumatics.
• Familiarity with modular cabling technologies, cable tray systems and electrical installations.
• Electrical wiring experience and familiarity with mechanical systems is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of sound engineering practices, industry standards and electrical codes with a commitment to adhering to applicable standards and best practices.
• Familiarity in safety system design with experience in assessing safety circuits to confirm devices and architecture comply with relevant standards and achieve expected Performance Level.
• Knowledge of basic robotic operations, including mechanical, electrical, and software interfacing.
• Understanding of, and experience with, conveying and material handling equipment is considered an asset.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of multi-function team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to deal courteously and effectively with all levels of staff, customers, vendors, partners, and any other potential stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, and other common software packages. An ability to learn and use other software packages, such as our ERP software, is required.
  

TRAVEL
This position is up to 20% travel. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required. Must have or be eligible to obtain a passport for international travel.




Estimated Min Rate: $54600.00
Estimated Max Rate: $78000.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities
  

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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